as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
responded calmly to the fusillade of criticism leveled at his design for the memorial
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Recent Examples of fusillade
But in his own primary night speech, Talarico sought to brace his supporters for the fusillade of attacks that would be coming his way.
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John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Fifteen ejected cartridge casings were left in the street when, prosecutors argue, Bell-Johnson stopped his fusillade.
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Emerson Clarridge
updated February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
But Trump’s relationship with Musk eventually dissolved, resulting in Musk’s departure in May and a fusillade of disparaging messages between the two men on social media.
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Michael Collins,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
Earle-Sears, who has been lagging in polling, immediately began a one-hour-long fusillade on Spanberger once the debate started.
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Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fusillade
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Fifteen ejected cartridge casings were left in the street when, prosecutors argue, Bell-Johnson stopped his fusillade.
—
Emerson Clarridge
updated February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
But Trump’s relationship with Musk eventually dissolved, resulting in Musk’s departure in May and a fusillade of disparaging messages between the two men on social media.
—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
Earle-Sears, who has been lagging in polling, immediately began a one-hour-long fusillade on Spanberger once the debate started.
—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusillade
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Following a barrage of teaser posts over the last couple of weeks, the ever-prolific pop singer has revealed that her official follow-up to 2022’s The Loneliest Time will be a 24-track double LP.
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The strike was part of an overnight barrage of 70 missiles and 611 drones, President Zelensky indicated.
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Even before the latest flurry of mixed signals, the industry had doubts.
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The Angels recalled infielder Christian Moore from Triple-A Salt Lake among a flurry of moves.
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“Fusillade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusillade. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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