1
as in bombed
to use bombs or artillery against
the Allies bombarded Germany for a great many months during World War II
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as in flooded
to attack with a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
reporters bombarded the company spokesman with sharp questions
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Recent Examples of bombarded
We are bombarded with messages claiming that hormones will improve — and extend — women’s lives.
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Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
On Christmas Eve, our neighborhood was again bombarded.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
This is no abstract issue for Ukraine, whose cities are being bombarded near-daily by Russia, resulting in civilian deaths and damage even as negotiations continue.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
Many workers are constantly bombarded with notifications throughout their day.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Americans have long been bombarded by customer experience surveys.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
The bottom of the list, meanwhile, is bombarded with American makers, with brands earning scores less than 40.
—New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2025
Cofounder Jimmy Wales explains how introducing a simple purpose, insisting on certain rules of engagement, and other strategies helped the organization to build trust with contributors and users — and maintain it even in a world bombarded by misinformation.
—Harvard Business Review, 4 Nov. 2025
Portland played like a team that had spent much of the past 48 hours bombarded by questions and scrutiny after their coach had appeared in front of a federal judge.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
On Christmas Eve, our neighborhood was again bombarded.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
This is no abstract issue for Ukraine, whose cities are being bombarded near-daily by Russia, resulting in civilian deaths and damage even as negotiations continue.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
Many workers are constantly bombarded with notifications throughout their day.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Americans have long been bombarded by customer experience surveys.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
The bottom of the list, meanwhile, is bombarded with American makers, with brands earning scores less than 40.
—New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2025
Cofounder Jimmy Wales explains how introducing a simple purpose, insisting on certain rules of engagement, and other strategies helped the organization to build trust with contributors and users — and maintain it even in a world bombarded by misinformation.
—Harvard Business Review, 4 Nov. 2025
Portland played like a team that had spent much of the past 48 hours bombarded by questions and scrutiny after their coach had appeared in front of a federal judge.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombarded
Verb
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It’s been a few days since the United States bombed the Venezuelan capital in an operation that resulted in the capture of Chavista President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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This year, the United States has bombed Iran, Syria, Nigeria and Venezuela.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Fans flooded the comments on Styles’ Instagram announcement with excitement about the new album.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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All such Broncos content has flooded Facebook feeds.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Rabbi Perry Nussbaum, the congregation’s leader from the 1950s to the 70s, supported civil rights activists and helped found an interracial group of clergy to help rebuild Black churches attacked by white supremacists, according to the institute.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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And, the dog attacked again after the owner failed to secure the dog in a separate room.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the wake of the explosion, experts have questioned whether local authorities and PG&E, which has a troubled history of gas-safety incidents, took the appropriate steps to keep residents safe, including telling people to leave the area after the leak was discovered.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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One person questioned the need for an eight-story building, which will be the tallest in downtown Oceanside.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bombarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombarded. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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