as in advance
forward movement in time or place
a sudden onrush of development in an area that was rural until very recently
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Recent Examples of onrush
CIOs responded to the onrush of generative AI by seeking out in specialized books, in paper or digital form.
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Tom Loftus, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2023
But maybe foregrounding scroll’s past life as a noun is a reminder that this is also an active and emotional practice, a desire to face the onrush of catastrophe and to witness history.
—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
Every scene feels short — every mishap proceeds amid an onrush of too much going on.
—K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
There’s the fiery red-orange glow of the iris, the sudden onrush of liquid that bathes and (one hopes) soothes, and finally that last little tug of the forceps as — ta-da! — the new lens snaps into place with satisfying, ship-in-a-bottle precision.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onrush
Noun
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Guests won’t even be able to tell the difference between fresh-off-the-stovetop potatoes and the same creamy version made days in advance.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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However, not everyone makes their travel plans far in advance.Roger Sands, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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King Charles and Queen Camilla will then join the four royals in a carriage procession along The Mall to Buckingham Palace, which will be decorated with dozens of flags of the nation being hosted.Billy Stockwell, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Though Mickey Mouse has long been a staple in the parade, Mini Mouse made her debut in today's procession.Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Experts also said the next two years could present opportunities to bolster trust in electoral processes.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Now that the seating of 12 members by a judge has been completed, the process could take several weeks or even months.Nate Chute, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service have made some progress with thinning and prescribed burns in forests, but much more needs to be done after decades of fire suppression has allowed too much dead wood and brush to build up, especially with climate change increasing temperatures, Stephens said.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Firefighters have made great progress since then, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said Monday.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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By creating a non-resolving chord progression that seemingly never ends.Nate Sloan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Any activity that increases heart rate can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, the experts agreed.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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But one particular bottleneck that analysts are looking at could have an impact on our rapid advancement in AI infrastructure over the next few quarters.John Werner, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Onrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onrush. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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