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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
Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Chkhikvishvili, a citizen of the nation of Georgia, was busted in July 2024 for trying to recruit someone, who turned out to be an undercover fed, into taking part in murder, bombing and arson plots.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Survivors of the siege of Mariupol recall the bombing of its most populated civilian shelter.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Iranian families recounted their desperate attempts to find survivors after the school bombing.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
He was killed in a suicide vehicle bombing at his home near Bamako.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Trump has reiterated threats to resume full-scale bombing if Iran does not accept an agreement to reopen the strait and roll back its nuclear program.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Intelligence suggested Iran had repeatedly attempted to reconstruct the facility even after the bombing, so any deal with Iran should cover the plutonium pathway.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The second is stand-off bombing using aircraft like the B-52.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
This can and should be done without bombing the plant.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
So, bombing people into submission doesn’t always work.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Underlying tensions are taut, Iran thinks the US blockade is a violation, the UAE is still smarting from Iranian missile attacks Monday and Tuesday, and Israel is torching a key plank of the ceasefire deal, re-escalating in Lebanon by bombing Hezbollah leaders.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Trump claimed Friday that the law is a moot point because the United States is no longer bombing Iran.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 May 2026
That is, Iran held the Strait of Hormuz hostage by attacking tankers with fast boats and drones and by bombing its Gulf states neighbors and their energy infrastructure.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 May 2026
While Deborah licks her wounds from bombing very, very hard, the Frank interview plays.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Now, the president’s not only banning Iran but also bombing it, to the tune of a $25-billion war.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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More than 1 million people were internally displaced when the widespread Israeli bombing began, mostly from the south, although many have tried to return home since mid-April.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Chkhikvishvili, a citizen of the nation of Georgia, was busted in July 2024 for trying to recruit someone, who turned out to be an undercover fed, into taking part in murder, bombing and arson plots.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Survivors of the siege of Mariupol recall the bombing of its most populated civilian shelter.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Iranian families recounted their desperate attempts to find survivors after the school bombing.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
He was killed in a suicide vehicle bombing at his home near Bamako.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Trump has reiterated threats to resume full-scale bombing if Iran does not accept an agreement to reopen the strait and roll back its nuclear program.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Intelligence suggested Iran had repeatedly attempted to reconstruct the facility even after the bombing, so any deal with Iran should cover the plutonium pathway.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The second is stand-off bombing using aircraft like the B-52.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Verb
Well this immigrant grandma never murdered 180 schoolgirls in Iran by bombing them to pieces.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
This can and should be done without bombing the plant.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
So, bombing people into submission doesn’t always work.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Underlying tensions are taut, Iran thinks the US blockade is a violation, the UAE is still smarting from Iranian missile attacks Monday and Tuesday, and Israel is torching a key plank of the ceasefire deal, re-escalating in Lebanon by bombing Hezbollah leaders.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Trump claimed Friday that the law is a moot point because the United States is no longer bombing Iran.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 May 2026
That is, Iran held the Strait of Hormuz hostage by attacking tankers with fast boats and drones and by bombing its Gulf states neighbors and their energy infrastructure.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 May 2026
While Deborah licks her wounds from bombing very, very hard, the Frank interview plays.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Now, the president’s not only banning Iran but also bombing it, to the tune of a $25-billion war.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombing
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Features designed to hook adolescents through infinite scroll, autoplay and notification bombardment should be prohibited for minors.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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But the Lebanese leader has been reluctant to meet directly with Netanyahu while his country is under Israeli bombardment.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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As the memories come flooding back, so do the tears.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Decades later, a new generation is discovering her character and flooding social media with clips of her most cutting one-liners.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Other things flying up include flexible repair patches for sealing the space station’s hull, a replacement ultrasonic inspection tool, spare units for the station’s vibration monitoring system and parts to improve water processing and oxygen generation.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The pair got the gold-star treatment from some European designers, with Chanel flying them over to attend the fall show and to dine privately with Karl Lagerfeld.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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There have been 22 reports of the stools collapsing, with six injuries, including bruising and scrapes.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Cuba’s economy, which has been in a steep decline for several years, has hit rock bottom, and the population has been enduring shortages, blackouts and the effects of collapsing infrastructure.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Add veterans who raise the team’s competence without burying young players.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Even worse, local governments are starting to follow suit, holding meetings and burying documents in secrecy when the truth is politically inconvenient.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Both sides accuse the other of intentionally attacking civilian targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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So when attacking midfielder Nick Moon carried the ball down the left wing in the eighth minute, AC Boise bodies began rushing into the box.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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Brown is expected to face multiple charges, including two counts of armed assault with intent to murder, along with weapons offenses.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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After being medically cleared at a hospital, Villalobos-Espinoza was booked into the Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of vehicle theft, felony evading, assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and an enhancement for prior theft convictions.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Her prank of lying in wait for each of her housemates, bombarding them with a Super Soaker, and then enlisting them in her eco-army of Seussian extremists was just pure wonderful delight.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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But as Israel and the US continue attacking Iran, with Israel also bombarding Lebanon, progressives are amplifying their demand for clearer moral positioning on the Middle East.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Bombing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombing. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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