as in flurry
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
the teacher's rapid-fire barrage of homework assignments went by too fast for me to write them all down
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as in to flood
to attack with a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
the star athlete was barraged with requests for an autograph
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Recent Examples of barrage
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Relaxing athlete eligibility rules is also logical given that universities are facing a barrage of financial pressures and, to be blunt, could use the bodies.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Norman Powell started barraging them with catch-and-shoot 3s, accelerating momentum.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Right now Israel’s identity is being fabricated by those who hate her by a barrage of misinformation in the media—especially social media.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Relaxing athlete eligibility rules is also logical given that universities are facing a barrage of financial pressures and, to be blunt, could use the bodies.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
But, once the accusation spread, Samara was barraged with threats.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Norman Powell started barraging them with catch-and-shoot 3s, accelerating momentum.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrage
Noun
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After the Dolphins’ early flurry — 14 of their points came off Young turnovers — the Panthers kept Miami (1-4) off the scoreboard for five consecutive series.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The American serial killer, whose crimes would go on to inspire a flurry of horror films (including Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), was also known as the Butcher of Plainfield.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The president responded by calling a special session and flooding the assembly with armed troops.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Reaction to the Grand Blanc Township violence Statements of support, shock and encouragement quickly flooded social media.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The proposal has come amid prolonged calls for a ceasefire and heightened international condemnation of Israel’s bombardment of the enclave, which several global bodies and humanitarian groups say amounts to genocide.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The medical system in Gaza has been severely battered by Israeli bombardment.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Take on some of the tough questions I get bombarded with on college campuses.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jason Glenn thought of that last Sunday as his phone was bombarded with messages about his brother dancing down the sideline, gesticulating and vibing with the energy of a sideline gone wild, a celebration earned after his Jets team blocked a field goal and returned it for a touchdown.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Spain international produced one particularly outstanding save to deny a volley from Daniel Podence.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Though the two actors have a kind of slacker ease in the nonsensical volleys, this lower temperature approach too often misses the work’s humor, horror and emotional resonance.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Junta forces have bombed civilians in a bid to suppress rebellious provinces, killing thousands.—
Dan Swift,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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If Smith had bombed and Wilson had flourished in Denver, the stakes could have been high for Schneider.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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These must-try desserts hail from roadside diners, award-winning restaurants, steakhouses, and more Southern spots.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Israel Defense Forces’ chief of staff, Maj Gen Eyal Zamir, adamantly opposed the latest decision to take over Gaza City, and questioned the high-risk operation targeting Hamas leadership in Qatar.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some have questioned the logic of building an artificial surf lagoon so close to the ocean.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Barrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrage. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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