attacks 1 of 2

noun

Definition of attacksnext
plural of attack
1
as in raids
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence The USS Constitution was nicknamed "Old Ironsides" after its oaken hull successfully withstood a British attack

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2
as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder malaria is characterized by periodic attacks of chills and fever

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attacks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of attack
1
as in assaults
to take sudden, violent action against our dog unexpectedly attacked the mailman, sinking his teeth into the startled man's leg

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2
as in abuses
to criticize harshly and usually publicly the mayor and all his aides were attacked mercilessly in the press when the scandal erupted

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3
as in approaches
to start work on energetically Courtney attacked the huge mess in her room with determination and enthusiasm

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attacks
  1. bouts
  2. seizures
  3. slams
  4. cases
  5. blasts
  6. undertakes
  7. criticizes
  8. addresses
Noun
  • After initially stumbling out of the gate with Butler in and out of the lineup due to health issues, Miami has now won three straight bouts, and five of its last seven games.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The analysts expect bouts of volatility but think Lilly is a must-own core holding.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of bouts
Noun
  • Reporters at those two publications, as well as at the Washington Post, were the targets of the media record seizures.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The report by the DOJ's inspector general, Michael Horowitz, released Tuesday, highlights sweeping data seizures targeting two Democratic lawmakers, Representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell, and 43 congressional staffers.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of seizures
Verb
  • Thinking quickly, Bree grabs a cast-iron skillet and slams it into his head, knocking him out cold.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Continue reading … ‘17 EDUCATED IDIOTS’– Outgoing senator slams Biden's advisers during COVID.
    Fox News, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of slams
Noun
  • In most cases, yes, the joint and survivor option is best for married couples.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Natalie Wilson, co-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation, said that media attention can play a key role in helping solve missing persons cases.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cases
Verb
  • Areas of Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are expected to get more than a foot of snow as a winter storm blasts that part of the state Friday and into the weekend.
    Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Mars Storm Rucker blasts the roof off the place as Whatshername, the girl that Johnny falls in love with in the city.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of blasts
Verb
  • On its much faster orbit of the sun, Earth undertakes Jupiter - on its 12 Earth-year orbit - and slips between the sun and the giant planet.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The artist’s frustration of optical and acoustic access to a message—the functional goal of stadium architecture—undertakes a critical approach to representation not as a way of making something visually discernible but rather as a cultural process of meaning-making.
    Ellen Y. Tani, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of undertakes
Verb
  • In the document, Mangione criticizes the growing market capitalization of companies like UnitedHealthcare, pointing out that while their profits have surged, American life expectancy has stagnated.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Melinda criticizes Knight's skincare regime and footwear choices before concluding that Jess is using her career to hide from something and suggests our stalwart agent consider freezing her eggs.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of criticizes
Verb
  • Start with audience research, identify value intersections and ensure your campaign addresses their needs.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The company’s international strategy addresses global carbon reduction and environmental sustainability demands while becoming a global leader in eco-friendly technology.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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