as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
the bombardment of so many instructions meant that I missed some of the information
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Recent Examples of bombardment
The crashes come during heavy bombardment on Gulf nations as part of an expanding war with Iran.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
But as bombardment by the United States and Israel fell from the air for a second day Sunday, many expressed fear and uncertainty over what direction Iran will take.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
The bombardment comes two days after delegations from Iran and the US met in Switzerland for a third round of negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear activities.
—Salma El Wardany, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
The bombardment, which included 11 ballistic missiles, targeted critical infrastructure and residential areas across eight regions of Ukraine, Zelenskyy said.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, amid events marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Zelensky noted that Russia has not defeated Ukraine nor broken the Ukrainian spirit, despite Moscow’s bigger and better-equipped army and heavy bombardment of civilian areas.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
This winter has also been particularly brutal for Ukraine, as Russia’s bombardment has targeted vital energy infrastructure that’s left millions without power.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Constant bombardment and frontline fighting continues, at the cost of many thousands of lives.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Few places in the Gaza Strip were left unscathed by more than two years of Israeli bombardment.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
But as bombardment by the United States and Israel fell from the air for a second day Sunday, many expressed fear and uncertainty over what direction Iran will take.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
The bombardment comes two days after delegations from Iran and the US met in Switzerland for a third round of negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear activities.
—Salma El Wardany, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
The bombardment, which included 11 ballistic missiles, targeted critical infrastructure and residential areas across eight regions of Ukraine, Zelenskyy said.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, amid events marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Zelensky noted that Russia has not defeated Ukraine nor broken the Ukrainian spirit, despite Moscow’s bigger and better-equipped army and heavy bombardment of civilian areas.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
This winter has also been particularly brutal for Ukraine, as Russia’s bombardment has targeted vital energy infrastructure that’s left millions without power.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Constant bombardment and frontline fighting continues, at the cost of many thousands of lives.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Few places in the Gaza Strip were left unscathed by more than two years of Israeli bombardment.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombardment
Noun
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Once inside, there’s no respite to the barrage of images and the soundscape that surround you.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Biggest air attack in weeks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said Sunday that Russia had used 50 missiles and nearly 300 drones in a widespread barrage against locations across the country.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Local experts break down what’s causing the flurry of biting insects in the winter.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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That, combined with a flurry of other results across the Sun Belt, led to a nightmare scenario.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Bombardment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombardment. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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