as in bombing
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 blitzing
Every version, however, was capable of blitzing from 0 to 60 mph in less than three seconds.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
And that pressure came without the Bills even blitzing much.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
The only way someone is going to slow down Ohio State’s ridiculous passing game is to generate pressure on quarterback Julian Sayin without blitzing.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
That means defensive coordinator Robert Saleh may have to take more chances than usual in terms of blitzing.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Guo set off from the Mexican border on April 21, blitzing through the heat of New Mexico to arrive at the high-elevation San Juans of southwest Colorado in mid-May, when they were still covered in snow.
—David Gleisner, Outside, 13 Oct. 2025
The poor run defense has put the Dolphins in a never-ending cycle where the team tries to make up for it by blitzing, something that automatically puts the unit at a disadvantage.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Hectic half The Horned Frogs appeared to be on the verge of blitzing the Sun Devils in the first half despite not having McAlister for most of it.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto is first in the NFL in QB pressures when blitzing, according to Next Gen Stats; inside linebacker Justin Strnad is sixth, and Allen ranks 12th.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
And that pressure came without the Bills even blitzing much.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
The only way someone is going to slow down Ohio State’s ridiculous passing game is to generate pressure on quarterback Julian Sayin without blitzing.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
That means defensive coordinator Robert Saleh may have to take more chances than usual in terms of blitzing.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Guo set off from the Mexican border on April 21, blitzing through the heat of New Mexico to arrive at the high-elevation San Juans of southwest Colorado in mid-May, when they were still covered in snow.
—David Gleisner, Outside, 13 Oct. 2025
The poor run defense has put the Dolphins in a never-ending cycle where the team tries to make up for it by blitzing, something that automatically puts the unit at a disadvantage.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Hectic half The Horned Frogs appeared to be on the verge of blitzing the Sun Devils in the first half despite not having McAlister for most of it.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto is first in the NFL in QB pressures when blitzing, according to Next Gen Stats; inside linebacker Justin Strnad is sixth, and Allen ranks 12th.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitzing
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An art conservator who'd prefer to be immersed in detail work, Sarah is bombing as the host of a dinner party where her entrepreneur husband (Tom Riley) hopes to impress an obnoxious prospective investor (Tom Goodman-Hill) when a literal explosive goes off in her neighborhood.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Trump has often expressed verbal frustration with Putin, accusing him of making positive diplomatic noises before bombing Ukrainian civilians again, but until now had avoided taking direct action.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann, Germany has rediscovered its attacking rhythm and pressing intensity, signaling a potential return to the elite.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has angered many Americans by wearing masks while on duty, attacking peaceful protesters and arresting mostly people with no criminal record.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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That Week 1 battering could play a central role in the CFP selection committee’s cross-conference evaluation of contenders — even if the Broncos don’t win the Mountain West.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The strong winds are indirectly caused by an atmospheric river battering California, as the storm is providing moisture to a weather system that is causing the winds in Nevada, NWS meteorologist Jon Bongard told Newsweek.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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How the Babbel App Works Instead of bombarding you with random vocabulary words, Babbel teaches you how to navigate everyday situations like ordering at a restaurant, asking for directions, or making small talk.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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Though his lawsuit was against Jones, his attorneys broadened their campaign, bombarding the company and its officials with subpoenas and deposition requests.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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