as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
responded calmly to the fusillade of criticism leveled at his design for the memorial
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Recent Examples of fusillade
The three-man comedy factory that ruled the 1980s with their fusillades of slapstick, sight gags, loopy non sequiturs and winking innuendo was David Zucker, Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker — Hollywood’s ZAZ before David Zaslav.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
In a rambling screed of nearly eight minutes, the caller unloaded a fusillade of profanities.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Israel and Iran resumed fire exchanges at the end of last week, and space and defense enthusiasts have been following the fusillades.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Will Musk’s fusillades sink the ‘big, beautiful bill’?
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 June 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
In a rambling screed of nearly eight minutes, the caller unloaded a fusillade of profanities.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Overview: Iron Dome's performance could be Golden Dome's opportunity
Israel and Iran resumed fire exchanges at the end of last week, and space and defense enthusiasts have been following the fusillades.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Will Musk’s fusillades sink the ‘big, beautiful bill’?
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusillade
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Recent barrages of Russian missiles and drones have seriously damaged Ukrainian gas production and caused extensive power cuts across the country.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Attacking a maternity hospital with a barrage of tear gas, after protesters had been chased inside.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Oct. 2025
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Al-Sheikh’s message sparked a flurry of speculation in the following 48 hours over possible suitors, although the club have remained silent on the subject.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Light flurries may arrive unexpectedly during the week of Thanksgiving, but as of right now, things look pretty calm.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Fusillade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusillade. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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