1
as in bombing
to use bombs or artillery against
the Allies bombarded Germany for a great many months during World War II
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as in barraging
to attack with a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
reporters bombarded the company spokesman with sharp questions
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Recent Examples of bombarding
For instance, rather than bombarding consumers with repetitive, irrelevant ads, AI systems might craft a sequence of evolving messages, designed to resonate as a customer’s preferences or actions change.
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Gary Drenik, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The ban gained momentum in the wake of widespread protests on college campuses against Israel after its forces started bombarding the Gaza Strip following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that killed about 1,200.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Hoping to entice equivocating consumers, retailers already have spent weeks bombarding customers with ads and early offers.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
But From loves a cliffhanger and loathes complacency, making Jim’s death the appropriate end to a season that pulled off the double whammy of explaining very little while also bombarding us with new villains of all types.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Focus on creating high-quality content that resonates with your audience rather than bombarding them with excessive messages.
—R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
But bombarding social channels with content and placing products too widely on influencers isn’t advisable, cautioned Kongman.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
Gary Drenik, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The ban gained momentum in the wake of widespread protests on college campuses against Israel after its forces started bombarding the Gaza Strip following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that killed about 1,200.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Hoping to entice equivocating consumers, retailers already have spent weeks bombarding customers with ads and early offers.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
But From loves a cliffhanger and loathes complacency, making Jim’s death the appropriate end to a season that pulled off the double whammy of explaining very little while also bombarding us with new villains of all types.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Focus on creating high-quality content that resonates with your audience rather than bombarding them with excessive messages.
—R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
But bombarding social channels with content and placing products too widely on influencers isn’t advisable, cautioned Kongman.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombarding
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But the defenses have steadily become more capable, and in November brought down some 95% of the attacking drones with gunfire, missiles, and, increasingly, electronic warfare jamming.David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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But attacking players often experience lulls — just ask the three keen observers of this game picked out by the television cameras, all of whom must have nodded in appreciation of Sarr’s menacing performance.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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If anxiety still comes flooding back at night, Brown recommends keeping a journal by your bed to jot down a quick note or reminder about whatever is troubling you.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Is flooding possible as thaw, rain comes next week?Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Arriving with purpose, the battering-ram figure of Nikola Milenkovic forced home a header.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The cyclone has continued its destructive path, making landfall in northern Mozambique after battering the nearby islands of Comoros and Madagascar.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Bombarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombarding. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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