: 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.
Synonyms
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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Brian Robin, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2024
But Israel is not wrong in its observation that after the onslaught of Israeli attacks in Syria and Lebanon over the past six months, Iran and Hezbollah have done little to retaliate.
—Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2024
Fedotov kept the game close despite a second-period onslaught.
—Elissa Harwood, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
Reese tearfully addressed the onslaught of criticism, judgment, and blatant, often racist attacks she’s faced since the spotlight began to shine on her.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Despite the onslaught of ads, many Ohioans remained undecided until the very end.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2024
In China, Tesla faced an onslaught of competition from domestic EV makers, including BYD and newcomers such as the phone maker Xiaomi.
—Lora Kolodny, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Her absence generated an onslaught of conspiracy theories online.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
The onslaught seemed to open the floodgates for a larger critique of her delivery—while well-articulated, can be razor sharp and unpalatable.
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“Onslaught.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onslaught. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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onslaught
noun
on·slaught
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: a violent attack
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