as in disasters
something that has failed
her tell-all book was a bomb that landed on the remainder tables with a thud
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1
as in floods
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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as in races
slang
to proceed or move quickly
skiers bombing down the slope vied for the coveted gold medal
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as in collapses
to be unsuccessful
the chichi restaurant bombed big-time, lasting only six months
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as in whips
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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Recent Examples of bombs
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
But after two years of bloodshed, boycotts and bitter division, the ceasefire offers at least one thing that has been in short supply — a moment to talk without bombs falling overhead.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Gaza's immediate needs Palestinians welcomed the relative silence that fell over the enclave after a ceasefire was declared Friday, bringing a halt to the constant hum of drones and exploding bombs.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
The former Rocky Flats weapons plant, which produced plutonium triggers for nuclear bombs, drew thousands of protesters for years to the site north of Denver, including such prominent activists as Daniel Ellsberg and Beat poet Allen Ginsberg.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
His curiosity is mirrored by that of Lewis Moon, a free-spirited drifter with both Cheyenne and Choctaw ancestry, who has been contracted by the government to drop bombs on the Niaruna, in an effort to scatter the tribe.
—Maggie Doherty, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Zelensky wrote Sunday on social media that Moscow has launched more than 3,100 drones, 1,360 glide bombs and 92 missiles.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025
Rescue workers warned there could be unexploded ordnance and bombs in the area.
—Steven Scheer, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Interestingly, what many Countdown viewers surely assumed to be a season-long threat — the aforementioned Volchek and his plan to explode multiple bombs at an outdoor Los Angeles galleria — was resolved early in Episode 10 of 13.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Breheny Wallace, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
These bombs, which carry a payload of up to 1,500 kilograms (3,307 pounds), largely target Ukrainian forces and infrastructure close to the front lines.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
But after two years of bloodshed, boycotts and bitter division, the ceasefire offers at least one thing that has been in short supply — a moment to talk without bombs falling overhead.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Gaza's immediate needs Palestinians welcomed the relative silence that fell over the enclave after a ceasefire was declared Friday, bringing a halt to the constant hum of drones and exploding bombs.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
The former Rocky Flats weapons plant, which produced plutonium triggers for nuclear bombs, drew thousands of protesters for years to the site north of Denver, including such prominent activists as Daniel Ellsberg and Beat poet Allen Ginsberg.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
His curiosity is mirrored by that of Lewis Moon, a free-spirited drifter with both Cheyenne and Choctaw ancestry, who has been contracted by the government to drop bombs on the Niaruna, in an effort to scatter the tribe.
—Maggie Doherty, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Zelensky wrote Sunday on social media that Moscow has launched more than 3,100 drones, 1,360 glide bombs and 92 missiles.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025
Rescue workers warned there could be unexploded ordnance and bombs in the area.
—Steven Scheer, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Interestingly, what many Countdown viewers surely assumed to be a season-long threat — the aforementioned Volchek and his plan to explode multiple bombs at an outdoor Los Angeles galleria — was resolved early in Episode 10 of 13.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Remind them their worth is non-negotiable When your child fails — gets cut from the team, bombs a test — remind them their value isn't up for debate.
—Jennifer Breheny Wallace, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombs
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The Corps website highlights the group's involvement in response to flooding and hurricane disasters in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida, as well as rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires this year.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Researchers expect millions of Americans to relocate from properties facing increasing risks of flood, fire and other kinds of disasters in the years ahead.—
Debolina Banerjee,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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What To Know One of the most dangerous threats for Southern California will be the risk of debris flow as the rain floods recent burn scars, including the Eaton Scar and Bridge Scar.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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In shocking footage posted on Facebook, large waves are seen breaking through the glass doors of the lobby as water rushes in and quickly floods the hotel.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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As the science races forward, the number of type 1 diabetes cases is surging.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google As SpaceX races to dominate satellite-to-phone services, Verizon is doubling down on rival AST SpaceMobile instead.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Ares instead collapses the two, transporting technology from the other universe—like the light cycle, a futuristic motorcycle that’s become a franchise icon—onto real-world streets.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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The film follows the turbulent journey of Evi-Oghene Donalds (Evi), a gifted but arrogant music star whose world collapses after her record label cuts ties without compensation.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the video, Campos whips her long hair in disbelief.—
Christina Noriega,
Refinery29,
13 Oct. 2025
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So unless Benito uncharacteristically whips out a slate of cover songs, his set will be entirely in Spanish.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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The parties' successes or failures at the top of the ticket are likely to impact down-ballot races.—
Margaret Barthel,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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Pratt, who along with Heidi and other property owners has sued the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for its infrastructure failures, offers many grievances.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hot reload speeds up testing cycles, and the IDE itself can handle very large projects thanks to its 64-bit architecture.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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Samson Sky Switchblade The Samson Sky Switchblade is a flying sports car with a three-wheel chassis road that speeds over 201 km/hr (125 mph).—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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More Tips To Remove Stubborn Oil Stains If dish soap fails to remove an oil stain, try pre-treating it with an enzymatic liquid laundry detergent instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cubs offense fails to deliver Chicago’s offense put little pressure on Milwaukee pitching all night.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Bombs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombs. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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