as in flurries
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 bombs
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 barrages
Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
At the end of last month, Trump finally got round to including Seth Meyers in his social media barrages against the comedians that regularly mock him.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
At that time, Saudi Arabia was still mired in the destructive war in Yemen, with the Houthis frequently targeting Saudi cities and energy infrastructure with increasingly lethal barrages of explosive drones and ballistic missiles.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Russia's latest attack was its largest since July 12, according to data published by Ukraine's air force and analyzed by ABC News, and breaks with the trend so far in August of smaller-scale nightly barrages when compared to figures from June and July.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
The hills surrounding Verdun were literally reduced in height from the ferocity of the artillery barrages leveled against their slopes.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
At the end of last month, Trump finally got round to including Seth Meyers in his social media barrages against the comedians that regularly mock him.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
At that time, Saudi Arabia was still mired in the destructive war in Yemen, with the Houthis frequently targeting Saudi cities and energy infrastructure with increasingly lethal barrages of explosive drones and ballistic missiles.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Russia's latest attack was its largest since July 12, according to data published by Ukraine's air force and analyzed by ABC News, and breaks with the trend so far in August of smaller-scale nightly barrages when compared to figures from June and July.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrages
Noun
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Thin air and unpredictable wind flurries near Everest’s highest elevations prevent the drones from operating at some of the final camps leading to the summit.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Remind them their worth is non-negotiable When your child fails — gets cut from the team, bombs a test — remind them their value isn't up for debate.—
Jennifer Breheny Wallace,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stamper told jurors Stines fired nine shots in multiple volleys.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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There was Shelton, bombing that serve, hitting volleys with his knees on the pavement and sliding balls nearly parallel to the net to light up the crowd.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bright sunlight floods the sensors with background noise, surface reflections distort the signal, and long-distance measurements require higher stability than short-range indoor use.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rainwater floods their tents and officers go cell-to-cell pressuring detainees to sign voluntary removal orders before they’re allowed to consult their attorneys.—
Kate Payne,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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While Polish jets have been scrambled before following previous Russian drone bombardments, the latest attack has raised concerns over whether Moscow is, in fact, testing NATO's resolve, something which could provoke an escalation in the war.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Residents reported heavy bombardments in Zeitoun, Sabra, Tuffah and Shejaia while tanks advanced into Sheikh Radwan, northwest of the city center, crushing homes and setting fires in encampments.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So examples of cognitive skills or processes include your ability remember stuff, learn new skills and information, pay attention to other people and your surroundings, speak and listen and process everything that bombards you each and every day.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Upstairs on the first floor, vibrant color bombards the senses from every angle, showcasing work that generates a decidedly humorous atmosphere.—
Emma Baxter-Wright,
Forbes,
14 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Flash floods are usually characterized by raging torrents after heavy rains.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The valley floor hums with cowbells and the distant whir of paragliders circling above alpine meadows—as Trümmelbach’s glacial torrents roar through limestone caverns.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In our case, the timing of the tides required us to head for port a day early, allowing for extra sightseeing time, to dine off the ship, and stretch our legs.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every 12 hours, in between tides, those totes are carried onto tenders which act as the middleman between ship and plant.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Barrages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrages. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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