as in flurry
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
the teacher's rapid-fire barrage of homework assignments went by too fast for me to write them all down
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as in to flood
to attack with a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
the star athlete was barraged with requests for an autograph
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Recent Examples of barrage
Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Jan. 2025
President Trump’s barrage of executive orders on immigration and border security will test his opposition’s strength in the courts of law and public opinion, and also threatens to set boundaries on his administration’s capacity to close the country’s doors.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
David Marks, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
The Germans launched attacks on Bath, York and Exeter in April 1942; a smaller-scale aerial campaign known as the Baby Blitz barraged Britain between January and May 1944.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Russian troops are advancing steadily in the southeast, while Ukraine is struggling with a chronic shortage of soldiers, a constant need for new weapons, and almost daily barrages of Russian missiles and drones.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Jan. 2025
President Trump’s barrage of executive orders on immigration and border security will test his opposition’s strength in the courts of law and public opinion, and also threatens to set boundaries on his administration’s capacity to close the country’s doors.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Americans are also barraged with a one-sided view about the benefits of drugs.
—David Marks, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
The Germans launched attacks on Bath, York and Exeter in April 1942; a smaller-scale aerial campaign known as the Baby Blitz barraged Britain between January and May 1944.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrage
Noun
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Lawmakers from both parties respond to the president’s flurry of executive orders.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The order is among a flurry of executive actions Mr. Trump has quickly taken the first week of his second term.—
Jamie Stengle,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Jan. 2025
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The point, as is true in all politics, is to flood the zone with damaging stories about your opponents.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
The New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2025
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Aid would flood Gaza as residents returned to what is left of their homes, and the Israeli military pulls back from the major population centers, according to the mediators.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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In March, dozens of Arab, Muslim and Palestinian American leaders declined a White House request to meet with community organizers in Chicago ahead of the Illinois primary, feeling alienated by Biden’s staunch support of Israel and the flow of U.S. weapons that Israel used to bombard Gaza.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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On these networks, we're both bombarded with and curate endless streams of content showcasing picture-perfect lives, dream vacations and enviable success stories.—
Salim Gheewalla,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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His thumping volley against Liverpool two days later, broadcast live on Sky’s Monday Night Football (that was still unusual then!), had to be seen to be believed.—
The Athletic UK Football Writers,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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Imagine programming a sequence like a deep forehand return, followed by a short backhand, two volleys and an overhead shot — all saved and ready for your next practice session.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
1 Dec. 2024
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For example, the Israeli military bombed the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius—Gaza's oldest church, consecrated in 1150—in October 2023.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Meaning Israel is even allowed to bomb Iran directly, something that American Presidents have consistently refused to green-light.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The summit of the mountain gets about 280 inches of snow, hail and ice each year.—
Mara Hoplamazian,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2025
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Along the Gulf Coast, thunderstorms with hail, flooding and isolated tornadoes could compound the crisis.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Shares of the company traded 1.4% higher on Thursday morning. Strategy in focus BP has underperformed its European rivals of late as energy market participants continue to question the firm’s investment case.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Consumers today are increasingly focused on what's in their food, moving beyond taste and aesthetics to question the purpose and safety of each ingredient.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs capitalized on a torrent of Texans mistakes — eight penalties among them — and missed opportunities to slowly seize control.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed at least 11 public and private schools and some 30 child-care facilities — and thousands of families have been displaced by the torrent of damage — more than 12,000 structures destroyed, including many homes.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Barrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrage. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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