1
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
Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 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
The Auburn defense constantly threw blitzes when Mizzou looked to pass the ball, and the line struggled to give quarterback Beau Pribula any sort of protection throughout the night.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Phillips is enjoying the Broncos’ success, following closely as Joseph, a former young assistant under him, continues to dial up eye-opening blitzes and confusing coverages.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
But Minnesota brought more blitzes in the second half, and Kaliakmanis managed only 24 passing yards after halftime.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Canales had a fast-moving, calculated opening script for the offense, defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero dialed up blitzes and fluid coverages, and special teams coordinator Tracy Smith took advantage of a pair of new core additions.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
Andrew Greif Under coordinator Brian Flores, Minnesota's defense is known as a unit that likes to dictate the style of play often through liberal use of blitzes.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Joseph must dial up blitzes to create turnovers.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
The Pats called two blitzes on New Orleans' four-play opening drive, first rushing cornerback Carlton Davis and later safety Craig Woodson.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Orr is struggling to get blitzes home, too.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
After the Chargers silenced the Chiefs pass rush in the opener, Spagnuolo decided to bring all-out blitzes a week later.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Complete with Nick Offerman voiceovers, CGI visuals, streaming TV buys, social media and mall advertising blitzes, its approach is as modern as its mission.
—Stacy Noblet, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Even in favorable conditions for blockers, Chiefs blitzes are tricky to negate.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
That will give defensive coordinator Zach Orr more options with his pressure packages and perhaps create less dependence on blitzes to harass the quarterback.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 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
The Auburn defense constantly threw blitzes when Mizzou looked to pass the ball, and the line struggled to give quarterback Beau Pribula any sort of protection throughout the night.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Phillips is enjoying the Broncos’ success, following closely as Joseph, a former young assistant under him, continues to dial up eye-opening blitzes and confusing coverages.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
But Minnesota brought more blitzes in the second half, and Kaliakmanis managed only 24 passing yards after halftime.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Canales had a fast-moving, calculated opening script for the offense, defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero dialed up blitzes and fluid coverages, and special teams coordinator Tracy Smith took advantage of a pair of new core additions.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
Andrew Greif Under coordinator Brian Flores, Minnesota's defense is known as a unit that likes to dictate the style of play often through liberal use of blitzes.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The Pats called two blitzes on New Orleans' four-play opening drive, first rushing cornerback Carlton Davis and later safety Craig Woodson.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Orr is struggling to get blitzes home, too.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
After the Chargers silenced the Chiefs pass rush in the opener, Spagnuolo decided to bring all-out blitzes a week later.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Complete with Nick Offerman voiceovers, CGI visuals, streaming TV buys, social media and mall advertising blitzes, its approach is as modern as its mission.
—Stacy Noblet, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Even in favorable conditions for blockers, Chiefs blitzes are tricky to negate.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitzes
Noun
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The strike followed ballistic missile and drone barrages the previous night that claimed two lives in the capital and two more in Dnipropetrovsk.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Ukraine needs a constant pipeline of weapons from its allies to defend against Russian barrages of missiles and drones – often several hundred in one night.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This mountainous region is known for its lush forests, lakes and valleys – and for being a hotspot for this year’s deadly bear attacks in Japan.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a large portion of Iran's ballistic missile arsenal was destroyed during the first hours of the aerial attacks.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That stark reality forced both sides to wage slash-and-burn propaganda campaigns designed to sow doubt and disinformation among their enemies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anti-Trump activists are deploying an array of tactics to fight back against the policies of the President and his Administration — protests, marches, events, advocacy campaigns, social media videos.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ukraine bombs Russian energy infrastructure to defend civilians and destroy the Kremlin war machine.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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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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As temperatures get below freezing, a few snow flurries are possible across most of the area, according to the weather service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mall of America—the country’s largest shopping destination—makes tackling your holiday list a breeze, while the Minneapolis Institute of Art delivers a dose of culture and calm between snow flurries.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Not only has Rodrigo been vocal in her opposition to Trump, endorsing his opponent Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, but she’s also specifically called out his harsh crackdown on immigration by way of ICE raids this past year.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Von had been Trump-friendly before the gruesome and heartbreaking videos of the ICE raids targeting working immigrants started going viral on social media.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Yet even among a number of Christians seeking to raise awareness and intensify efforts to put an end to systematic abuses committed by Boko Haram and other jihadi movements, the prospect of foreign intervention raises serious concerns.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The findings reveal unexpected plasma flows and magnetic field movements that may reshape current understanding of how the Sun’s magnetic cycle operates.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Miller was convicted of assaults on women aged 56, 68 and 22.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to his application, the assaults occurred between 2010 and 2023.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Blitzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitzes. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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