1
as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
a multimedia blitz of advertisements for the summer blockbuster
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2
as in attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
a massive aerial blitz that was supposed to shock and awe the enemy into immediate surrender
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as in campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
an all-out advertising blitz to promote the new soft drink
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Recent Examples of blitz
Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
The Vikings defense wins with the blitz and Brian Flores never veers from his philosophy.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
What To Know Two fatal attacks occurred on New Year's Day, a terror blitz in New Orleans and a vehicle explosion in Las Vegas.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
One blitz is named after a Vikings defender who wishes that weren’t the case.
—Michael Silver, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
There’s already been a blitz of announcements here.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
The Vikings defense wins with the blitz and Brian Flores never veers from his philosophy.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
What To Know Two fatal attacks occurred on New Year's Day, a terror blitz in New Orleans and a vehicle explosion in Las Vegas.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
One blitz is named after a Vikings defender who wishes that weren’t the case.
—Michael Silver, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitz
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Thomas helped to lead a 3-point barrage when the Nets handed the Kings a 108-103 loss on Nov. 24 in Sacramento.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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It’s all covered in obsessive detail in the upcoming anniversary doc, Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, one of a barrage of specials and look-backs celebrating the pioneering sketch show’s storied history.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to protect yourself from this type of attack, see our advice on avoiding phishing scams.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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The three women lived in the home on King Road with two other women who went physically unharmed in the early-morning attack, and Chapin was Kernodle’s boyfriend and stayed over for the night.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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What's Next As the draw nearer, with the ceremony scheduled for March 3, fans praised Chalamet for his performance on SNL as part of his campaign to win the award this year after being nominated for his role in the Bob Dylan biopic.—
Jasmine Laws,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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An air campaign then killed senior commanders, including longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, along with thousands of fighters and much of its missile arsenal.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Jan. 2025
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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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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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His plans also include ICE raids in major metropolitan areas and placing additional restrictions on who is eligible to enter the US. 3.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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The incoming administration is expected to conduct raids in major cities like Chicago.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The situation reflects broader market movements in response to geopolitical factors.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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On the current day, the information updates dynamically based on your movement or stress levels, with different cards surfacing at different times of the day.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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Amid this onslaught, the SDF has publicized several clips showcasing FPV drone strikes targeting the SNA.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Happiness is something fans appear to be embracing on Erika these days, with the onslaught of social media negativity subsiding in favor of praise.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Blitz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitz. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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