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as in barrages
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 attacks
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 campaigns
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 blitzes
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
In the last matchup with the Rams, however, Seattle went against type and threw some blitzes for Stafford and the line to decipher.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
The Bears brought more pressure, including defensive back blitzes, and the Packers’ pass protection crumbled while the running game stalled.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Issues stemmed all season from Eberflus’ reluctance to run man coverage and send blitzes on a consistent basis.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Both players became frequent targets for Maye, who zipped nine completions into the flat; a frequent weak spot for a New York defense that played a lot of Cover 4 and crowded the middle of the field when blitzing or faking inside blitzes.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
The Chiefs were able to get pressure on Prescott, but were unable to finish any plays and were also guilty of countless defensive breakdowns on blitzes.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
That lack of pass-rush production came despite frequent blitzes and more injuries.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Toure has seven pressures on 26 blitzes.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Michigan blitzes, and Arch Manning sprints up the gut for a 60-yard touchdown run.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Jared Goff has handled Brian Flores’ blitzes well historically, but not Thursday.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2025
The Giants tried their best, sending interior blitzes and then showing blitz before backing out to isolate their edge rushers against the Patriots’ offensive tackles.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
The 49ers have pressured quarterbacks the least of any defense, and attrition hasn’t helped matters, though neither has defensive coordinator Robert Saleh’s blitzes.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Joseph must dial up blitzes to create turnovers.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Patriots will likely come at Stidham with disguised blitzes, nonstop stunts, defensive linemen dropping into passing lanes and an array of looks.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
In the last matchup with the Rams, however, Seattle went against type and threw some blitzes for Stafford and the line to decipher.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
The Bears brought more pressure, including defensive back blitzes, and the Packers’ pass protection crumbled while the running game stalled.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Issues stemmed all season from Eberflus’ reluctance to run man coverage and send blitzes on a consistent basis.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Both players became frequent targets for Maye, who zipped nine completions into the flat; a frequent weak spot for a New York defense that played a lot of Cover 4 and crowded the middle of the field when blitzing or faking inside blitzes.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
The Chiefs were able to get pressure on Prescott, but were unable to finish any plays and were also guilty of countless defensive breakdowns on blitzes.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
That lack of pass-rush production came despite frequent blitzes and more injuries.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Toure has seven pressures on 26 blitzes.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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Williams had two pass breakups against capable receivers Tyler Lockett and Tre Tucker, a near-interception and a vicious sack on one of Steve Spagnuolo’s defensive back blitzes.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Michigan blitzes, and Arch Manning sprints up the gut for a 60-yard touchdown run.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Jared Goff has handled Brian Flores’ blitzes well historically, but not Thursday.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2025
The Giants tried their best, sending interior blitzes and then showing blitz before backing out to isolate their edge rushers against the Patriots’ offensive tackles.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
The 49ers have pressured quarterbacks the least of any defense, and attrition hasn’t helped matters, though neither has defensive coordinator Robert Saleh’s blitzes.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Joseph must dial up blitzes to create turnovers.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitzes
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Russian barrages are aiming at power plants and large substations, and procuring replacement equipment such as transformers can take months, according to Dennis Sakva, an energy sector analyst at Dragon Capital, a Ukrainian investment company.—
Vasilisa Stepanenko,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The fighting included fighter jet sorties, exchanges of rocket fire and artillery barrages.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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The agency was established in 2003 after the 9/11 attacks.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ukraine's security service said that five rescue workers suffered injuries while responding to the site of ongoing attacks.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Singh urged jurors to view the protest within a broader historical context, comparing it to anti-apartheid divestment campaigns targeting South Africa.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Several lawmakers are also seeking higher office this year and will want time to focus on their campaigns.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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If Venezuela and its region instead spiral into chaos and suffering, Trump will merely look like a bully, a president who cowers when facing the mighty — in Moscow or Beijing, say — but bombs those who can’t return fire, whether in Nigeria, Yemen or Venezuela.—
Andreas Kluth,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Above, South Lake Tahoe ripper Emma Dayberry bombs through Kirkwood’s fabled Finger chutes, a quick traverse off of the Cornice Express six-pack chairlift.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside,
7 Nov. 2025
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Temperatures will steadily drop to near 0 degrees Farnhite late Friday night, with breezy conditions and a few flurries or light snow showers accompanying the frontal passage.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The California native seemed charmed by the flurries, sticking her tongue out to catch a snowflake in midtown Manhattan.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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Other factors are driving up beef prices, too, including feed costs because of tariffs coming from Canada and labor shortages with immigrant raids on ranches.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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In March 2024, his private plane traveled from California to Antigua amid raids on his homes in Los Angeles and Miami by federal agents, according to flight trackers reviewed by PEOPLE at the time.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Even more dangerous are sudden movements in such instances.—
Dana Kelley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Resisting Europe’s current trajectories through supporting patriotic European movements aims to restore civilizational confidence and true alliance vitality.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials have said agents, including those part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, are seeing increases in assaults and threats against them.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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As in previous years, almost all the assaults on responsible growth management start with the premise that local government leaders can’t be trusted to guide (or even listen to) their own communities.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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