cannons

Definition of cannonsnext
present tense third-person singular of cannon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cannons
Verb
  • If Venezuela and its region instead spiral into chaos and suffering, Trump will merely look like a bully, a president who cowers when facing the mighty — in Moscow or Beijing, say — but bombs those who can’t return fire, whether in Nigeria, Yemen or Venezuela.
    Andreas Kluth, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Above, South Lake Tahoe ripper Emma Dayberry bombs through Kirkwood’s fabled Finger chutes, a quick traverse off of the Cornice Express six-pack chairlift.
    Drew Zieff, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Social media bombards our minds with images that trigger envy and self-doubt, keeping our nervous systems in a chronic state of stress.
    Dr. Daniel Amen, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
  • So examples of cognitive skills or processes include your ability remember stuff, learn new skills and information, pay attention to other people and your surroundings, speak and listen and process everything that bombards you each and every day.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Common tactics Supporters of both parties now regularly receive urgent fundraising emails designed to draw in small-dollar donations, a significant part of how political candidates and parties pay for campaign operations and political advertising blitzes.
    Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Don’t be surprised if that continues this week against the Broncos, since the Patriots really don’t know how Stidham will handle blitzes.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
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“Cannons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cannons. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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