: an especially fierce attack
the tremendous onslaught across the Rhine—
Sir Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Churchill
also
: something resembling such an attack
an onslaught of technological changes
Employers are expecting an onslaught of recent college graduates.
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Examples of onslaught in a Sentence
an onslaught by the enemy
the massive onslaught of enemy troops caught the country by surprise
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At least 43 people have died under Helene’s onslaught as of late Friday, according to authorities and media reports across the Southeast.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
About 25 miles outside of Asheville, a lifelong resident of Hendersonville said she was traumatized by the onslaught of Helene.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 28 Sep. 2024
Eventually, the two were photographed on a date, which led to an onslaught of calls and messages for Demi, who hadn't publicly announced her split from her ex-husband.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Ian made impact as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph sustained winds and an onslaught of rain and storm surges that became one of the most powerful and deadly hurricanes in Florida's history.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2024
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
About 25 miles outside of Asheville, a lifelong resident of Hendersonville said she was traumatized by the onslaught of Helene.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 28 Sep. 2024
Eventually, the two were photographed on a date, which led to an onslaught of calls and messages for Demi, who hadn't publicly announced her split from her ex-husband.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Ian made impact as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph sustained winds and an onslaught of rain and storm surges that became one of the most powerful and deadly hurricanes in Florida's history.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Onslaught.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onslaught. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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onslaught
noun
on·slaught
ˈän-ˌslȯt 
ˈȯn-
: a violent attack
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