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outrush

[ out-ruhsh ]

noun

  1. a rapid or intense outflow:

    an outrush of water from a bursting pipe.



outrush

/ ˈaʊtˌrʌʃ /

noun

  1. a flowing or rushing out


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Word History and Origins

Origin of outrush1

First recorded in 1870–75; out- + rush 1

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Example Sentences

But such an outrush of a nation in all directions implied the quick growth of diverse interests and opposing policies.

The confidence came with an outrush of feeling, a wealth of expression and expressive gestures.

Officers and men were dashing, as only Britons can dash, each striving to outrush the other towards the lair of the enemy.

A little more of this swift outrush and the precious air would be gone.

In this new outrush of his genius he created a very different woman from Palma.

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