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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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Defensive end Charles Omenihu has played both inside and outside on the line, linebacker Leo Chenal can add some juice on blitzes and safety Nick Cross finished second among safeties with 16 total pressures last season, according to Pro Football Focus.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Seahawks apparently had some help with their blitzes in the Super Bowl.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
There weren’t a ton of blitzes or dramatically unusual formations or looks for Maye and the Patriots.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Macdonald, who learned under Dean Pees and Wink Martindale in Baltimore, then uncorked exotic blitzes on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye that probably looked pretty familiar to Giants fans who enjoyed that 2022 run to a Wild Card playoff win with Martindale as defensive coordinator.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
The blitzes didn’t get home often enough in 2025.
—Sam McDowell 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
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
Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 5 Mar. 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
For years, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has been a wizard at designing blitzes that fool quarterbacks.
—Sam McDowell 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Common tactics Supporters of both parties now regularly receive urgent fundraising emails designed to draw in small-dollar donations, a significant part of how political candidates and parties pay for campaign operations and political advertising blitzes.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
In their divisional round playoff victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the Rams struggled to adjust to the defensive back blitzes the Bears were deploying.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 21 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
Noun
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
Defensive end Charles Omenihu has played both inside and outside on the line, linebacker Leo Chenal can add some juice on blitzes and safety Nick Cross finished second among safeties with 16 total pressures last season, according to Pro Football Focus.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Seahawks apparently had some help with their blitzes in the Super Bowl.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
There weren’t a ton of blitzes or dramatically unusual formations or looks for Maye and the Patriots.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Macdonald, who learned under Dean Pees and Wink Martindale in Baltimore, then uncorked exotic blitzes on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye that probably looked pretty familiar to Giants fans who enjoyed that 2022 run to a Wild Card playoff win with Martindale as defensive coordinator.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
The blitzes didn’t get home often enough in 2025.
—Sam McDowell 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Shown success with stunts and blitzes.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 5 Mar. 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
For years, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has been a wizard at designing blitzes that fool quarterbacks.
—Sam McDowell 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Common tactics Supporters of both parties now regularly receive urgent fundraising emails designed to draw in small-dollar donations, a significant part of how political candidates and parties pay for campaign operations and political advertising blitzes.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
In their divisional round playoff victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the Rams struggled to adjust to the defensive back blitzes the Bears were deploying.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitzes
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Russia launched one of its largest barrages of drones and missiles on Ukraine this year, killing more than a dozen and wounding more than 100 people across the country, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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The north especially has been affected by what locals have described locals as nonstop barrages, especially since Hezbollah joined the war.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds have been arrested in countries across the Gulf region, according to the United Nations’ high commissioner for human rights, some on allegations of expressing sympathies for Iran’s attacks and for posting images of Iranian bombardments to social media.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ackman is famous for fighting his way through deals; launching aggressive campaigns that invest in companies and force management to adopt measures like cutting costs or spinning off assets.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those Democratic candidates have continued a tradition of relying on donors in the country’s most populous state to bankroll their campaigns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The United States bombs Iran's nuclear facilities days later.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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Page Six gets a Hollywood edition Papps declined last week to reveal what stories his reporters were chasing and what bombs the political columnists will throw in its first editions.—
Christopher Weber,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The latest flurries that dusted parts of the Sierra Nevada this week are unlikely to do much to ease California’s snow drought.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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As the rain and snow fall, flurries can melt, mix together and refreeze just before hitting the ground, according to Jackson Macfarlane, a meteorologist with the weather service’s Boise office.—
Hali Smith
April 14,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Apr. 2026
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday arrested a plaintiff involved in a class action lawsuit challenging raids in Los Angeles, prompting concerns from lawyers of retaliation and calls for his release.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Since federal agents began aggressive immigration raids in LA last June, the band's 11 members have been crisscrossing southern California on their mobile stage determined to lift the spirits of people affected by the crackdowns.—
Adrian Florido,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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Unlike simpler movements, the task forces continuous adjustments in the arms, legs, and torso to keep the load centered and prevent tipping.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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The fragile ceasefire is set to expire Tuesday, and some strategists have warned that investors are at risk of misreading how news about the conflict is reflected in market movements.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Israel’s assaults typically come with some warning — the ominous buzz of low-flying drones, and an evacuation order shared on social media by the Israel Defense Forces’ Arabic spokesman.—
Nada Bashir,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Russia launched 324 drones and three ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said, part of a broader surge in aerial assaults, according to Reuters.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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