Thesaurus results for BLITZING

blitzing

verb

Definition of blitzing next

present participle of blitz

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 The Kings were blitzing Harden, sending two guys at the dribbler. —

Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 And then with less than five minutes remaining, blitzing cornerback Devon Witherspoon delivered a hit on Maye. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026 Will the Patriots try to get pressure on Darnold without blitzing and see if Milton Williams and Christian Barmore can get upfield? —

Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026 After blitzing Rouse 31-12 over the final 10 minutes Tuesday in a 68-57 win to stay undefeated in District 25-5A play, the Grizzlies have won 11 of their last 12 following a 7-8 start to the year. —

Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026 Plus, fans could attempt to replicate the Blended Refreshers first introduced in 2023 by blitzing the concentrate, ice and choice of liquid in a blender. —

Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 McMillian, who was blitzing, gestured back at his would-be matchup — Washington — lined up in the slot. —

Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025

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After coalition forces began bombing Iraqi positions in January 1991, part of Iraqi troops’ response was to release millions of barrels of crude oil into the Persian Gulf.

— Michael Christopher Low, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
In 1999, President Bill Clinton continued bombing Kosovo for two weeks after the 60-day period had expired without securing congressional authorization.

— Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026