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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
Congressional offices were bombarded with phone calls and emails this week, largely from people alarmed by the president’s rhetoric.
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Stephen Groves, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The talks come as Israel has heavily bombarded Lebanon, including its capital of Beirut, in a deadly military assault.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The flagship was heavily bombarded, caught fire and eventually exploded, sending debris across the harbor and sinking with most of its crew aboard.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The Dannebroge was heavily bombarded, caught fire and eventually exploded, sending debris across the harbor and sinking with most of its crew aboard.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
Almost one month into their joint military campaign, the United States and Israel have killed a host of senior Iranian leaders and bombarded key sites across the country.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Tulip bulbs don’t thrive well in shade and excessive moisture, but shouldn’t be bombarded with rays either.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Moscow has bombarded Ukraine with nearly 60,000 Shaheds and similar systems.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Stephen Groves, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The talks come as Israel has heavily bombarded Lebanon, including its capital of Beirut, in a deadly military assault.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The flagship was heavily bombarded, caught fire and eventually exploded, sending debris across the harbor and sinking with most of its crew aboard.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The Dannebroge was heavily bombarded, caught fire and eventually exploded, sending debris across the harbor and sinking with most of its crew aboard.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
Almost one month into their joint military campaign, the United States and Israel have killed a host of senior Iranian leaders and bombarded key sites across the country.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Tulip bulbs don’t thrive well in shade and excessive moisture, but shouldn’t be bombarded with rays either.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Moscow has bombarded Ukraine with nearly 60,000 Shaheds and similar systems.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombarded
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DeVito also directed this charming flick that kinda bombed in theaters but developed a following on VHS and DVD.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
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Residents say the Israelis have prevented residents — most of whom work in agriculture — from accessing their farmland near the border; other fields were bombed with white phosphorous, Lebanese authorities said, destroying vegetation and thousands of trees.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Officers flooded the area Wednesday night, with patrol cars lining the roadways and a police helicopter circling the park overhead.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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It’s been close to 30 years since Hollywood was flooded with theatrical rom-com releases.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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After watching his ball go into the bunker, the LIV golfer then attacked a nearby water cooler, severing the head of the club from its shaft.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Araghchi, part of Iran’s delegation in Pakistan, said Saturday that his country was prepared to retaliate if attacked again.—
E. Eduardo Castillo,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Checchi, in particular, barraged voters with an unrelenting flood of ads.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Checchi, in particular, barraged voters with an unrelenting flood of ads.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Animal rights activists questioned whether the wolf could survive outside the zoo and also worried it might be killed during capture, something that happened to a puma that escaped from the same zoo in 2018.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The teen’s parents later questioned how her abuser was able to continue working with children following his arrest.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Bombarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombarded. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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