cannoned

Definition of cannonednext
past tense of cannon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cannoned
Verb
  • We’re often barraged with a series of facts, dates and notable events, and the results can be dry as dust.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The company was also barraged with complaints about high prices via voicemails and emails.
    Dave Lozo, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • His team was blitzed by Team USA Stars in the 12-minute final, 47-21, with Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards earning MVP honors.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
  • As Klarer went to ground, Nmecha skipped inside from the left flank and blitzed the ball beyond Ryan Allsop.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Beyond Earth’s protective magnetic field, satellites are bombarded by cosmic rays and high-energy particles that slowly chip away at delicate circuits.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
  • They are bombarded with tough guy images in the media.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Headwinds buffeted Sunday morning's field of nearly 10,000 runners in the first part of the Austin Marathon, but tailwinds in the late miles helped push Joseph Whelan and Kellyn Taylor to victories and course records.
    Brom Hoban, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
  • All rights reserved From repayment, to collections, to loan forgiveness, student loans have been buffeted by major changes during the last year.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Surging prices for food and fuel over the previous year had battered Japanese households already pressed by stagnant wages and low pensions.
    Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The goal, supervisors say, is to generate $1 billion per year to backfill the dwindling budgets of local hospitals and clinics battered by federal funding cuts.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In August, the Kansas City Royals ambushed him for eight runs.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Authorities said surveillance video in the area shows Dickinson and Thompson walking together just moments before Thompson was ambushed in the middle of the street.
    Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The president bombed Iran and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
  • All the entrances were reopened after being bombed shut, the support area by the entrance was mostly rebuilt and some tunnels are now open, according to a CNN analysis and Sam Lair, a research associate at the James Martin Center for Non-proliferation Studies (CNS).
    Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Tom, who’s aggressive and attempting to rekindle fan interest by being honest and direct, is aiming for the Twins to play competitive baseball games in September, a lofty goal that could be waylaid by a makeshift bullpen.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The decision came back to haunt the Braves, who were waylaid by injuries and underperformance and ultimately saw their streak of postseason berths end at seven.
    Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Cannoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cannoned. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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