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ONRUSHING Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word onrushing. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word onrushing. (close relations)
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advancing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• moving forward

approaching
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• the event of one object coming closer to another

• the temporal property of becoming nearer in time

• the act of drawing spatially closer to something

adjective satellite

• of the relatively near future

coming
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• the act of drawing spatially closer to something

• arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

• the temporal property of becoming nearer in time

• the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse

adjective satellite

• of the relatively near future

flowing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

adjective satellite

• designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow

going
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• the act of departing

• euphemistic expressions for death

• advancing toward a goal

adjective satellite

• in full operation

heading
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

• the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

• a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

hurdling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles

impending
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• close in time; about to occur

pressing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

• a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press

adjective satellite

• compelling immediate action

sweeping
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• the act of cleaning with a broom

adjective satellite

• taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

• ignoring distinctions

veering
verbv
noun

• the act of turning aside suddenly

charging
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an impetuous rush toward someone or something

• (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense

• the price charged for some article or service

• the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons

• attention and management implying responsibility for safety

• a special assignment that is given to a person or group

• a person committed to your care

• financial liabilities (such as a tax)

• (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• request for payment of a debt

• a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something

• an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence

• heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield

• a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time

verb

• to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

• blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against

• demand payment

• move quickly and violently

• assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to

• file a formal charge against

• make an accusatory claim

• fill or load to capacity

• enter a certain amount as a charge

• cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution

• give over to another for care or safekeeping

• pay with a credit card; pay with plastic money; postpone payment by recording a purchase as a debt

• lie down on command, of hunting dogs

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• place a heraldic bearing on

• provide (a device) with something necessary

• direct into a position for use

• impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to

• instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence

• instruct or command with authority

• attribute responsibility to

• set or ask for a certain price

• cause formation of a net electrical charge in or on

• energize a battery by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to discharge

• saturate

gaining
verbv
noun

• a quantity that is added

• the advantageous quality of being beneficial

• the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

• the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

verb

• obtain

• win something through one's efforts

• derive a benefit from

• reach a destination, either real or abstract

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• rise in rate or price

• increase or develop

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• increase (one's body weight)

looming
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

verb

• come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

• hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

• weave on a loom

nearing
verbv
adjective

• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

adverb

• near in time or place or relationship

• (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

adjective satellite

• being on the left side

• closely resembling the genuine article

• giving or spending with reluctance

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• very close in resemblance

verb

• move towards

progressing
adjectiveadj
noun

• gradual improvement or growth or development

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• a movement forward

verb

• develop in a positive way

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• form or accumulate steadily

storming
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

• a violent commotion or disturbance

• a direct and violent assault on a stronghold

verb

• behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

• take by force

• rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning

• blow hard

• attack by storm; attack suddenly

attack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• an offensive move in a sport or game

• intense adverse criticism

• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

• the act of attacking

• a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

• a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

• the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)

• strong criticism

verb

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

• attack in speech or writing

• take the initiative and go on the offensive

• attack someone physically or emotionally

• set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task

• begin to injure

fluent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• smooth and unconstrained in movement

• expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

onset
nounn
noun

• the beginning or early stages

• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

Best Hypernyms For ONRUSHING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for onrushing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
operation rush spate surge upsurge
Phrases (1)
military operation

Alternatives for ADVANCING

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