earfuls

Definition of earfulsnext
plural of earful

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for earfuls
Noun
  • While effective in salvoes, limited quantities and launcher availability could constrain Ukraine’s operational use.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Every stentorian chord became a hammer blow, flourishes intensified into fusillades, a tense pause into an apocalypse.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
  • As Ukraine marked another year of independence, Vladimir Putin responded with one of the worst fusillades of missiles since his unprovoked full-scale war of aggression began over three years ago.
    Oleksandra Matviichuk, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From stunning volleys and bicycle kicks to long-range screamers, Ibrahimović was one of the most complete strikers of the ball.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
  • The squad also presents families with three spent rifle cartridges representing the three volleys fired in recognition of their veteran’s service.
    Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • The strikes came a day after Russian forces launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding 138, as Moscow followed through with its threat of escalating its regular barrages.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
  • In Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, near-daily drone barrages have imposed a furtive rhythm to residents’ lives, making every trip to the market, school, health clinic or a relative’s home a gamble.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Despite their drumbeats and piercing loud songs, Inter Miami got off to a miserable start on Sunday in a wild final game before the World Cup break.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
  • With more than enough work to go around, broadcast and cable networks were bathed in green light and the introduction of original series on streaming services was considered an exciting novelty, rather than the first ominous drumbeats of industry-disrupting dominance.
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Most of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge lies at least 2,500 meters below the sea, where extreme pressure keeps volcanic gases from expanding and limits eruptions to quiet outpourings of lava.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • The news of Robert Redford's passing took the world by surprise this week, with countless outpourings of grief and tributes to his career.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There are steam rooms, color therapy systems, and ice showers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • The gentle showers could bring up to a quarter inch of rain by the morning.
    Katie Steiner, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Russia has been using long-range missiles and drones to damage Ukraine's power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2026
  • Russia has been using long-range ballistic missiles and drones to damage Ukraine’s power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.
    Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
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“Earfuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earfuls. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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