DRUMFIRES Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

drumfires

noun

plural of drumfire

as in barrages

a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once a rising drumfire of criticism for the president's latest nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court

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Noun

Russia bombarded Ukraine last weekend with one of the largest ballistic-missile barrages of the entire war.

— Mark Montgomery, Washington Post, 31 July 2026
Less expensive than three artillery barrages, Colonel Bell said during a June roundtable discussion with reporters.

— Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026

Definition of barrages

Noun

The past 14 years have included some flurries of diplomatic contact between Iran and the West.

— Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
There is even a remote possibility for a few flurries in the highest peaks of the Sierra on Saturday and Sunday nights with temps briefly below freezing.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of flurries

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England was superb with its back to the wall, first holding out volleys of Argentina attacks then, restored to 14 men and finally to full strength, scoring tries through Marcus Smith and Manny Feyi-Waboso to seal its win.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Gotze controls the ball on his chest and volleys into the far corner, all in one movement.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of volleys

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