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
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.
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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
In response, Britain sent a strong naval expedition into Danish waters which, from September 2-5 1807, bombarded Copenhagen.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
New filmmakers are often bombarded with advice about embracing short-form media — often for good reason — but making content that simply attracts eyeballs can only get you so far without a larger plan.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
Take on some of the tough questions I get bombarded with on college campuses.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Jason Glenn thought of that last Sunday as his phone was bombarded with messages about his brother dancing down the sideline, gesticulating and vibing with the energy of a sideline gone wild, a celebration earned after his Jets team blocked a field goal and returned it for a touchdown.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Greta Thunberg and her flotilla were bombarded with Abba music after hijackers intercepted their radios, according to reports.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Digital marketing gives the food and beverage industry powerful access to young audiences, and the market is saturated; children and adolescents are bombarded by these products everywhere, from shops to schools and digital spaces, the report notes.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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
In response, Britain sent a strong naval expedition into Danish waters which, from September 2-5 1807, bombarded Copenhagen.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
New filmmakers are often bombarded with advice about embracing short-form media — often for good reason — but making content that simply attracts eyeballs can only get you so far without a larger plan.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
Take on some of the tough questions I get bombarded with on college campuses.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Jason Glenn thought of that last Sunday as his phone was bombarded with messages about his brother dancing down the sideline, gesticulating and vibing with the energy of a sideline gone wild, a celebration earned after his Jets team blocked a field goal and returned it for a touchdown.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Greta Thunberg and her flotilla were bombarded with Abba music after hijackers intercepted their radios, according to reports.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Digital marketing gives the food and beverage industry powerful access to young audiences, and the market is saturated; children and adolescents are bombarded by these products everywhere, from shops to schools and digital spaces, the report notes.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombarded
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That anxiety grew after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites earlier this year.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Two Tennessee public schools were bombed in 1956.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fans have flooded social media to share their support for Duff.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Vivid memories of countless nights spent watching bad cult movies with my childhood friends flooded my mind, accompanied by the energetic drum machine pulses and synthesizer melodies of famed B-movie composer Chuck Cirino’s score for Deathstalker II.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Crabtree stopped, turned, attacked the ball and snagged it.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nelson claimed to police that the man attacked her and their son after opening the car door.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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When the deputy questioned Rustrian, the scuffle began, the source told CBS.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Stokes recently came under fire after several viral social media posts questioned her legal qualifications and reported connection to Second Chance Services, a mental health and addiction clinic in Charlotte.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Bombarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombarded. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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