Onrush

/ˈɑːnrʌʃ/

noun

A strong, fast movement forward.

The onrush of cars made it dangerous to cross the road.

noun

The onrush of cars made it dangerous to cross the road.

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Refers to something happening quickly and with powerful force or impact, emphasizing intensity.

The onrush of the storm left everyone scrambling for shelter.

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Used to describe something that arises or occurs abruptly and is sometimes unexpected.

The onrush of panic in the crowd caused a chaotic evacuation.

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Suggests a building momentum or acceleration of movement or action, often leading to a climax.

The onrush of the campaign gained media attention as election day approached.

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FRANCESCA Most avalanche deaths are caused by suffocating under deep drifts or from the blunt force trauma inflicted by the onrush of snow.

FRANCESCA Most avalanche deaths are caused by suffocating under deep drifts or from the blunt force trauma inflicted by the onrush of snow.

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