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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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
Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
In the moments where a Warrior wasn’t draped all over him, Green saw traps, doubles and hard blitzes, forcing him to give up the ball and trust his teammates to make plays.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Alongside his riveting dispatches on Moscow’s missile blitzes on Ukraine - and threats of nuclear attacks on any Western ally coming to its aid - Dickinson has also been charting Putin’s musings and machinations on recreating the Russian Empire.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Previous lobbying blitzes brought corporate leaders from a range of industries to Capitol Hill to explain the job growth happening as a result of the tax policy, and the effort appears to be bearing fruit.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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And then, he's got the versatility to play off the ball and blitz from depth and play in space, in pass coverage, as an off-ball linebacker.
—Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
In the moments where a Warrior wasn’t draped all over him, Green saw traps, doubles and hard blitzes, forcing him to give up the ball and trust his teammates to make plays.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Alongside his riveting dispatches on Moscow’s missile blitzes on Ukraine - and threats of nuclear attacks on any Western ally coming to its aid - Dickinson has also been charting Putin’s musings and machinations on recreating the Russian Empire.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Previous lobbying blitzes brought corporate leaders from a range of industries to Capitol Hill to explain the job growth happening as a result of the tax policy, and the effort appears to be bearing fruit.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitz
Noun
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In September 1967, his unit was in the Con Thien area when they were bombarded by heavy enemy artillery and a rocket barrage.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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That barrage prompted further salvos that led to the downing of Indian fighter jets (according to Pakistani and international media) and Pakistani jets (according to Indian media).—
AQIL SHAH,
Foreign Affairs,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But after the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the movie was retooled with a new finale before being released in theaters on June 21, 2002.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The Pacers, behind an unrelenting uptempo attack and superior depth, have won the third and fourth quarters in both games, as well as overtime in Game 1.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Campbell leaves behind his wife, Rena, and two sons, 8-year-old Calder and 5-year-old Miles, according to a GoFundMe campaign started to support his family.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Environmental activists view the pledge as binding for future campaigns.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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When Russia began bombing Kyiv in 2022, the walls were blown away, exposing the old newspapers.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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On Tuesday, Israel bombed around a hospital near the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis in an attempt to kill Muhammad Sinwar, one of the most powerful Hamas leaders remaining in Gaza.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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After falling behind 2-0 in the series on the road, and looking vastly overmatched in the process, the Timberwolves returned home and finally punched back, putting together a flurry that staggered the Thunder for the first time in the series.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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On May 25, Mercury will zip into the curious and chatty sign of Gemini, bringing a flurry of messages and insight Comments Hang tight, because Mercury in Gemini is about to turn up the volume on all the chatter!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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On Saturday, an employee at one of Smith’s restaurants shared insight into how operations have changed since the increase in raids.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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Meanwhile, there’s been a stronger focus on enforcement in the country’s interior, including workplace raids.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Noun
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This may lead to difficulties thinking and concentrating, as well as impair movement and memory.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But the Bananas are just one example in a broader movement.—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2025
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The offensive onslaught started with seven runs through two innings, and the Bearcats put the game out of reach by adding seven runs in the fifth inning.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
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The Cruel World onslaught on the Bay Area keeps right on rolling along, with so many acts playing the big ’80s music festival in Pasadena also performing dates up north.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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“Blitz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitz. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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