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

Here the step most vital to success, the sine qua non, was to keep that outside door open for the outrush of two hundred men.

From Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons A Personal Experience, 1864-5 by Sprague, Homer B. (Homer Baxter)

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