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outrush

American  
[out-ruhsh] / ˈaʊtˌrʌʃ /

noun

  1. a rapid or intense outflow.

    an outrush of water from a bursting pipe.


outrush British  
/ ˈaʊtˌrʌʃ /

noun

  1. a flowing or rushing out

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of outrush

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

Example Sentences

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As the outrush of air subsided, Faye was gripped with a fear that another panel might pop out in their row.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2024

“I always want to outrush our opponent in the fourth quarter,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2021

Murphy ran for 82 yards on 19 carries to help Missouri outrush Tennessee 180-53.

From Washington Times • Nov. 23, 2014

With the apparent ability to name its score against a program it trailed at halftime two years ago, Michigan State used 10 ball carriers to outrush the Eagles, 336-20.

From Washington Times • Sep. 21, 2014

The descent of the balloon must, in point of fact, have been due to a copious outrush of gas at his former altitude.

From The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation by Bacon, John Mackenzie

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