blitzes 1 of 2

plural of blitz
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blitzes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of blitz
as in bombs
to use bombs or artillery against in 1940 and 1941 the German air force blitzed London night after horrible night

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Recent Examples of blitzes
Noun
What were the Giants thinking putting their starting quarterback back out there after coach John Harbaugh saw the Vikings defense, authored by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, was coming after the Giants with multiple blitzes? Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 As protests against the dismissal of Ukraine’s young reformist defense minister spread out across its major cities, Moscow has been intensifying its rocket blitzes. Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 During 11-on-11 work the Dolphins’ 2026 second-round pick delivered a tackle for loss on a De’Von Achane run and two pressures on blitzes. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Both inside linebackers come on blitzes to complete the seven-man pressure. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Overall on Wednesday, the Giants’ defense was dominant, with Abdul Carter, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dennard Wilson’s secondary blitzes, Arvell Reese and Jevon Holland and others overwhelming Jaxson Dart’s offense. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026 The Vikings are always well coached under Kevin O’Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who has often stifled Shanahan offenses with his creative blitzes and disguised coverages. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026 Asked during an interview prior to the event if the company has had second thoughts about scaling back, with all of its rivals (including newer players Amazon and Netflix) still pedal-to-medal with customary upfront blitzes, Askinasi said the strategy hasn’t changed. Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 The Seahawks apparently had some help with their blitzes in the Super Bowl. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Reasons for that include a lot of Vikings blitzes and two great plays by safety Jay Ward, a would-be interception ruled a sack and a sack on a blitz. Ren Clayton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Part of what makes these fire zone blitzes and simulated pressures so effective is Graham’s use of 7-man pressures. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Ampere singled out the Duffer Brothers’ hit franchise, one of Netflix’s biggest shows of all time, which has become known for lengthy gaps between seasons alongside some of the most gargantuan marketing blitzes in the history of entertainment. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 May 2026 Shadbolt cleverly blitzes a bit of black walnut into a vinaigrette that dresses a spray of watercress on the side, adding an unexpected layer of harmony. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026 Those blitzes will only grow more difficult early this season. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026 Expect a lot of Colorado scoring blitzes in this series, as seen in the season opener when the Avs scored three second-period goals in a 4-1 win. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026 In the first half of the Super Bowl on Sunday, Seattle’s defense mobbed Maye, the Patriots’ young quarterback, often sending blitzes at him. Tim Rohan, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026 Look for the Patriots to target right guard Anthony Bradford, the weak link in the Seahawks’ pass protection, with stunts and blitzes. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitzes
Noun
  • Earlier this month, the air force stopped publishing the number of ballistic missiles fired or intercepted in Russia's nightly barrages.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Parliament confirms a new defense chief as Ukraine scores battlefield gains with long-range drone strikes on Russian oil facilities, even while missile barrages, civilian casualties and prisoner exchanges underscore a grinding, unresolved war.
    Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • One part of this offensive doctrine is the persistent but unpredictable attacks on tankers leaving the Gulf – so as to keep oil prices high.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year, with long-range missiles and swarms of drones targeting military industries and energy facilities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Trump has endorsed Catalina Lauf, who ran two unsuccessful House campaigns in Illinois.
    Emily Chang, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Solutions include prebunking campaigns and direct communication channels from emergency services, as reliable information becomes a public safety necessity.
    David Vetter, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The campus is eerily silent, even as Israel attacks Lebanon and the United States bombs Iran.
    Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • The United States bombs Iran's nuclear facilities days later.
    Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The past 14 years have included some flurries of diplomatic contact between Iran and the West.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • There is even a remote possibility for a few flurries in the highest peaks of the Sierra on Saturday and Sunday nights with temps briefly below freezing.
    Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Major immigration raids focusing on Haitians in the US haven’t been reported.
    Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Israel has carried out raids and strikes on Syrian territory since al-Assad, Syria's longtime dictator, was ousted in December 2024.
    Frank Andrews, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Iranian state media dutifully report the movements and utterances of most senior officials.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Complicating the effort, there is no reliable system for registering mine workers and tracking their movements, Kansime said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • According to the sheriff's office, the assaults happened along the Highway 92 corridor in Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding counties.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The disturbing incident comes amidst a sharp increase in both felony and misdemeanor assaults in the subway system.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

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