as in bombardment
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1
as in flooding
to attack with a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
following the reporter's obscene outburst, viewers bombed the television station with an unprecedented number of complaints
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2
as in flying
slang
to proceed or move quickly
skiers bombing down the slope vied for the coveted gold medal
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3
as in collapsing
to be unsuccessful
the chichi restaurant bombed big-time, lasting only six months
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as in burying
to defeat by a large margin
it's no surprise that the inexperienced baseball team got totally bombed in its first game
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as in attacking
to use bombs or artillery against
the enemy has bombed the city again
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Recent Examples of bombing
Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Local police official Zafar Khan said shortly after the suicide bombing, a group of militants tried to sneak into the security post.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Optimism also existed in spring 2025, during five rounds of indirect talks that preceded the United States bombing of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as part of a broader Israeli attack.
—Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
She was scheduled to appear publicly during Basant, but canceled her Lahore activities after an unrelated suicide bombing in the capital Islamabad last Friday that coincided with the first day of the festival.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Even the random animals — birds, deer, dogs, cats and, at one point, a peacock — the director encounters on her journeys around Negev seem to be shattered by years of bombing.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
But what happens on the ground will be up to Iranians, who bravely took to the streets this winter to demand their freedom — and are now waiting for the bombing to return and finish the job.
—Marc A. Thiessen, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2026
In Pisgah and Nantahala, the damage was akin to a bombing.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Then a slew of terrorist attacks and bombing swept Turkey.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
This is a program where UCLA assistant coach Rod Palmer once had teams competing against the best when alumnus Arron Affalo was bombing in threes and delivering dunks before going on to UCLA and the NBA.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Last June, after indirect nuclear negotiations collapsed, the United States joined Israel in a 12-day war with Iran, bombing three of the country’s key nuclear facilities.
—Nik Popli, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
The cross on this painting is a target, like when bombing with a drone.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 27 Jan. 2026
Also, bombing South America and killing civilians.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Interestingly the pool scene, where Kevin loses his dad’s massive swim trunks while bombing in the pool, was filmed at the Four Seasons Chicago – the Plaza Hotel doesn’t have an indoor pool.
—Adam Turner, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
One recent example is former President Barack Obama not seeking congressional authorization or providing Congress a heads-up before bombing Libya in 2011.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
Piper Sandler’s Laperriere said Trump used such types of force infrequently during his first term and held off on bombing Iran.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
In 2001, she was arrested and jailed for ten days in Puerto Rico after protesting Navy bombing on the island of Vieques.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Local police official Zafar Khan said shortly after the suicide bombing, a group of militants tried to sneak into the security post.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Optimism also existed in spring 2025, during five rounds of indirect talks that preceded the United States bombing of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as part of a broader Israeli attack.
—Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
She was scheduled to appear publicly during Basant, but canceled her Lahore activities after an unrelated suicide bombing in the capital Islamabad last Friday that coincided with the first day of the festival.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Even the random animals — birds, deer, dogs, cats and, at one point, a peacock — the director encounters on her journeys around Negev seem to be shattered by years of bombing.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
But what happens on the ground will be up to Iranians, who bravely took to the streets this winter to demand their freedom — and are now waiting for the bombing to return and finish the job.
—Marc A. Thiessen, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2026
In Pisgah and Nantahala, the damage was akin to a bombing.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Then a slew of terrorist attacks and bombing swept Turkey.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
For Lucy, that meant realizing that her dad had lied about his true intentions and his role in bombing Shady Sands.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
This is a program where UCLA assistant coach Rod Palmer once had teams competing against the best when alumnus Arron Affalo was bombing in threes and delivering dunks before going on to UCLA and the NBA.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Last June, after indirect nuclear negotiations collapsed, the United States joined Israel in a 12-day war with Iran, bombing three of the country’s key nuclear facilities.
—Nik Popli, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
The cross on this painting is a target, like when bombing with a drone.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 27 Jan. 2026
Also, bombing South America and killing civilians.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Interestingly the pool scene, where Kevin loses his dad’s massive swim trunks while bombing in the pool, was filmed at the Four Seasons Chicago – the Plaza Hotel doesn’t have an indoor pool.
—Adam Turner, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
One recent example is former President Barack Obama not seeking congressional authorization or providing Congress a heads-up before bombing Libya in 2011.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
Piper Sandler’s Laperriere said Trump used such types of force infrequently during his first term and held off on bombing Iran.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombing
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Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 10 dead and 24 wounded, including migrant workers and children, following the overnight bombardment.—
Fadi Tawil,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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With Kyiv under heavy bombardment and Russia closing in, European leaders feared the worst.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The calls and texts came flooding in when Denver’s plan to sign him was reported.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Hochul also warned that there could be flooding in coastal areas.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The violence captured on cellphone videos and shared around the globe – buses burning, gas stations attacked, military helicopters flying overhead – wasn’t just happening in remote rural towns long plagued by drug violence.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Shorts and T-shirts Buyers are already looking ahead to the warmer months, which is why even summer staples like shorts and t-shirts are currently flying off shelves.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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On even longer timescales, the remnant black holes that were created, whether from stellar explosions, neutron star mergers, a collapsing gas cloud, or having grown into supermassive behemoths, will all evaporate.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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CDs were collapsing, streaming hadn’t yet found its footing, and most of the conversation centered on what was being lost.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Drake Powell provided one of the early highlights with five quick points off the bench, first burying a smooth step-back 3-pointer from the right wing, then following it with a crafty drive and physical finish moments later.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Clearing rubble and burying the dead Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry summoned Pakistan’s ambassador to Kabul to protest the strikes.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The fight marks Strickland’s first bout since he was suspended from the UFC in July 2025 for attacking another fighter while working as a cornerman during an event.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Best New Artist nominees have been attacking beauty from all fronts as of late.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Caleb Flynn, 39, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of murder, assault and tampering with evidence.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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From assault allegations to gambling debts to submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccine card leading to a 21-game suspension, Kane has been the center of many controversies.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Their continuous efforts involve coalition members regularly appearing at city council meetings and a deluge of emails, now numbering nearly 22,000, continually bombarding city hall.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, said Los Angeles needs to rein in its spending before bombarding voters with even more financial requests.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Bombing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombing. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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