as in bombarded
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 barraged
We’re often barraged with a series of facts, dates and notable events, and the results can be dry as dust.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
The company was also barraged with complaints about high prices via voicemails and emails.
—Dave Lozo, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
After Warren Buffett’s death, Susie, Howie and Peter will become three of the most important philanthropists in the world, scrutinized by the media, widely followed by other wealthy donors and barraged with requests for funds.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
The company was also barraged with complaints about high prices via voicemails and emails.
—Dave Lozo, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
After Warren Buffett’s death, Susie, Howie and Peter will become three of the most important philanthropists in the world, scrutinized by the media, widely followed by other wealthy donors and barraged with requests for funds.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barraged
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The power grids of Ukrainian towns and cities are bombarded nearly daily, leaving millions to freeze in the dark during one of the harshest winters in years.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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Beyond Earth’s protective magnetic field, satellites are bombarded by cosmic rays and high-energy particles that slowly chip away at delicate circuits.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Photography enthusiasts will enjoy hanging out in the hotel’s public spaces; the hotel is flooded with natural light and features a spacious foyer with striking contemporary sculptures inspired by the lush hills and rugged shores of Shenzhen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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In this election cycle, the equation is being altered as the campaigns of Black politicians are being flooded with major cash from AIPAC donors and affiliates, radically shifting the equilibrium of some races.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Barraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barraged. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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