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
And if Jenkins is rolling, picking at advantages on the second side as defenses worry about the head of the snake, maybe Pistons’ opponents think a smidgen harder about blitzing Cunningham.
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Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Fooda is blitzing transportation stations across the city with outdoor messages touting the benefits of bringing lunch from Chicago restaurants such as Beatrix Market, Lexington Betty Smokehouse and Happy Lobster to the office.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The Penguins strengthened their hold on second in the Metropolitan Division by blitzing the Panthers during the first half of the second period, pouring in four goals in less than 10 minutes.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Grizzlies started the game with the newest defensive strategy — blitzing and trapping Cunningham to keep him from shooting and force him into risky passes.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 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
Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Fooda is blitzing transportation stations across the city with outdoor messages touting the benefits of bringing lunch from Chicago restaurants such as Beatrix Market, Lexington Betty Smokehouse and Happy Lobster to the office.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The Penguins strengthened their hold on second in the Metropolitan Division by blitzing the Panthers during the first half of the second period, pouring in four goals in less than 10 minutes.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Grizzlies started the game with the newest defensive strategy — blitzing and trapping Cunningham to keep him from shooting and force him into risky passes.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitzing
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Iran’s enrichment capabilities have been reduced by bombing this year and last.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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The center is named after bombing survivor Gillian Reny, who nearly lost a leg but was saved by first responders.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Be sure that the rear lure always has a hook, as the bass typically key in on the ‘straggler’ when attacking a ball of bait.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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Other offences include attacking one victim on September 20, 2006 and another one in September 2016.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Giants rediscovered their offense Friday, battering one of their former pitchers and winning 10-5 against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku began battering the Northern Mariana Islands earlier this week, causing damage on the islands of Tinian and Saipan and flash flooding in Guam, the site of several American military bases.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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But as Israel and the US continue attacking Iran, with Israel also bombarding Lebanon, progressives are amplifying their demand for clearer moral positioning on the Middle East.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Israel struck back, bombarding Lebanon and targeting Hezbollah in deadly airstrikes, expanding its presence in southern Lebanon and amassing more troops near the border.—
Alon Bernstein,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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