uprush

[ uhp-ruhsh ]

noun

1. an upward rush, as of water or air.
2. an abrupt increase:

   an uprush of business during the noon hour.

uprush

/ ˈʌpˌrʌʃ /

noun

1. an upward rush, as of consciousness

Word History and Origins

Origin of uprush¹

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

Example Sentences

It was a new kind of inspiration, of that strange "subliminal uprush" which made the mystery of his life.

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It is caused by an uprush of fairy force from the ground—and spreading fish-tail fashion higher into the air—it is many-hued.

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The break came on the uprush of the unanticipated reinforcements.

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The vehement uprush of the old emotion made reflection of any kind impossible.

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I must bear witness to my conviction that we are beholding a tremendous inrush or uprush of good into man and his world.

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