as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
attacked the manager with a salvo of complaints before she even managed to say "hello"
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Recent Examples of salvo
While visible to Russian air defenses, these could be overcome by a salvo of 20 missiles.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
President-elect Donald Trump fired another salvo in his long-running effort to have his New York criminal conviction tossed, with his attorneys alleging earlier this month that there was juror misconduct during his trial.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
The two of them winced when a gunman raised his rifle with one hand into the air and let loose a salvo.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Friday's filing is the latest salvo in a high profile legal battle pitting the AI revolution's standard-bearing company against president-elect Trump's closest tech adviser.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
President-elect Donald Trump fired another salvo in his long-running effort to have his New York criminal conviction tossed, with his attorneys alleging earlier this month that there was juror misconduct during his trial.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
The two of them winced when a gunman raised his rifle with one hand into the air and let loose a salvo.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Friday's filing is the latest salvo in a high profile legal battle pitting the AI revolution's standard-bearing company against president-elect Trump's closest tech adviser.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvo
Noun
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As insurance companies operating in the area expect a barrage of damage claims in the coming days and weeks, Newsweek looked at insurers that previously declined the most claims.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass now is facing a barrage of criticism over cutting back on the fire department’s budget.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
The Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
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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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“Salvo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvo. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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