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
Proponents say a lag between the buildout of AI infrastructure and an onrush of gains is to be expected, pointing to a similar lull after the introduction of other watershed technologies, such as the internet.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Nov. 2025
The onrush to embrace generative AI without considering the consequences.
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Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
There is something feral in the onrush of Marlowe’s verse, with the gleam of bared teeth daring us to laugh.
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Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Nov. 2025
The onrush to embrace generative AI without considering the consequences.
—
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
There is something feral in the onrush of Marlowe’s verse, with the gleam of bared teeth daring us to laugh.
—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onrush
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But compared to devastating events that arrive suddenly with little notice, scientists know well in advance that El Niño is coming.
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Powell said China has such operations lined up and planned well in advance and waits for such triggering events.
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The main funeral procession will take place on Monday, July 6, beginning on Damavand Street and passing through Imam Hossein Square, Enghelab Street, and Azadi Street before ending at Shahid Lashgari Street.
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The procession — with engines from multiple local fire departments — made its way from the airport to the local coroner’s office.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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The new vessel will continue to track that progress, officials said.
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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You’re surrounded on all sides by a progression of paintings moving from dark to light.
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There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease but some medications and immunotherapies are available that may help slow down the progression of the condition, manage symptoms and improve quality of life for patients.
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The ratings draw on data from millions of actual workers, in postings on LinkedIn, Indeed and other sites that illustrate patterns in pay, retention and advancement.
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Here is a list of the inventions and innovations, business advancements and manufacturing achievements our state pioneered in the past 250 years.
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“Onrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onrush. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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