outrush

American

[out-ruhsh] / ˈaʊtˌrʌʃ /

noun

a rapid or intense outflow.

an outrush of water from a bursting pipe.

outrush British

/ ˈaʊtˌrʌʃ /

noun

a flowing or rushing out

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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

He seemed clean cut, virile, overflowing with vitality, only it was a different vitality, the snap and decision of a man-of-affairs, not the untamed outrush of the artist.

From Murder in Any Degree by Johnson, Owen

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