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
Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 28 Sep. 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
Evero used safety Tre’von Moehrig as a nickel corner, a dime linebacker and a box safety, while sending the veteran DB on blitzes.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
Still, offensive coordinator Greg Roman dedicated heaps of time and study in the offseason to picking up opposing blitzes.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 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
On Sunday, the Chiefs managed to be aggressive with blitzes without getting burned.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Later, linebackers Quay Walker and Ty’Ron Hopper got home on blitzes, and defensive tackle Colby Wooden had a sack after a dominant inside rush.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 29 Sep. 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
Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph called some creative red-zone blitzes.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 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
After that, though, Williams got consistent pressure with five-man fronts and aggressive zone blitzes that occasionally had just five defenders in coverage — two underneath and three deep.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Flores is excellent at scheming exotic blitzes and disguising pressure.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 28 Sep. 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
Evero used safety Tre’von Moehrig as a nickel corner, a dime linebacker and a box safety, while sending the veteran DB on blitzes.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
Still, offensive coordinator Greg Roman dedicated heaps of time and study in the offseason to picking up opposing blitzes.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 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
On Sunday, the Chiefs managed to be aggressive with blitzes without getting burned.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Later, linebackers Quay Walker and Ty’Ron Hopper got home on blitzes, and defensive tackle Colby Wooden had a sack after a dominant inside rush.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
At its best, Notre Dame has played with an edge Freeman created by going for it on fourth down, sending blitzes with little coverage, calling fake punts.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 29 Sep. 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
Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph called some creative red-zone blitzes.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 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
After that, though, Williams got consistent pressure with five-man fronts and aggressive zone blitzes that occasionally had just five defenders in coverage — two underneath and three deep.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitzes
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Number of the day 600 That’s roughly how many drones and missiles Russia fired at targets across Ukraine on Sunday morning in one of the largest barrages of the war.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Having friends secures Israel’s place in the region and the world, as the remarkable coordinated response to Iranian missile barrages should’ve made clear.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.—
Daniella Segura,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaway The fact that Chrome has already faced six zero-day attacks this year shows how relentless attackers are and how even the most popular software can have serious gaps.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In ongoing campaigns, most candidates promise to tighten immigration – while taking pains not to alienate moderate parts of the base.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The sample size for this season remains too small to scrutinise convincingly, but in the last two campaigns, there has been an evident appetite for going short from the left, aside from the predictable six-yard-box targets on both sides.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
2 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
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Ali was scoring plenty with jabs and flurries, but his attempts to land big punches mostly fell flat.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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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
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The city of Evanston, an urban suburb of Chicago, issued a statement warning its residents of impending raids by ICE agents and urging them to report sightings of law enforcement.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prtizker criticized Noem, who has made several ads and social media posts of herself joining ICE raids, for her rhetoric.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
4 Oct. 2025
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The agency characterized the Chinese movements as an intrusion and accused China of undermining regional peace and stability.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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From the modernist, Black figuration of Kwami’s ceramics to Abban’s documentary portrayals of Ghanaian protest movements and architecture, these artists responded to the distinctive, pedestrian layers of postcolonial life.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cyber attacks are sometimes referred to when talking about types of hybrid assaults, or tactics which aren’t open warfare but are designed to be destabilizing.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rodriguez-Torres' arrest comes amid reports that threats and assaults against ICE officers have surged by more than 1,000% in recent years.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Blitzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blitzes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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