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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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
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Canada's single-payer health plan effectively denies claims for novel prescription drugs in advance—by refusing to cover them at all.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Today’s difficulty The difficulty score is an average rating from our testers, who play the game in advance to check for quality and accuracy.Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The traditional opening is a slow, candlelit procession into the church, cathedral or mission while the singers perform some Gregorian chant.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
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After mass ended, the crowd participated in the mile-long procession that showcased over 60 groups from Catholic parishes across Arizona.David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Jets’ 2025 will be defined by their ability to get better between now and the playoffs — not just in wins, but in structure, team game, and process — and more by their ability to win at least one round.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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One of the council’s primary responsibilities is energy load forecasting – also known as electric load forecasting – which is the process of predicting energy demand in the future.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Dec. 2024
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With the parade of international officials arriving in Damascus, the new authorities appear to be making rapid progress toward international recognition.Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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As the morning progresses, the forecast turns into a chance of rain or freezing rain from 10 a.m. until about 1 p.m. Tuesday.Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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As partnerships and integrations progress, KPIs should be regularly evaluated to ensure continuous progression.Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Pictured above is the quaint downtown of Bloomington, Indiana underneath a progression of the sun and moon into and out of totality.Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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By focusing on developing robust security measures compatible with quantum computing advancements, startups can establish themselves as leaders in the next generation of cybersecurity.Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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However, the long-term themes around technology development, including advancements in artificial intelligence, overshadow any near-term moves in Treasuries, said Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist for Allianz Investment Management.Medha Singh, Purvi Agarwal, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Onrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onrush. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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