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Onrush
01
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
02
a strong forward movement or flow, often rapid or overwhelming in nature
Example
There was an onrush of people eager to get inside the store as soon as the doors opened.
Navigating the city streets during rush hour was challenging due to the constant onrush of traffic.
She stood on the stage, feeling overwhelmed by the onrush of emotions as she prepared for her first public performance.
The way we live and work has been transformed by the onrush of technological advancements in recent years.
The burst dam unleashed a powerful onrush of water that swept away everything in its path.
