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
In a rambling screed of nearly eight minutes, the caller unloaded a fusillade of profanities.
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John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Iranian news reports said a new fusillade of missiles had been fired toward Israel.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Israel and Iran resumed fire exchanges at the end of last week, and space and defense enthusiasts have been following the fusillades.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Will Musk’s fusillades sink the ‘big, beautiful bill’?
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 June 2025
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John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Iranian news reports said a new fusillade of missiles had been fired toward Israel.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Overview: Iron Dome's performance could be Golden Dome's opportunity
Israel and Iran resumed fire exchanges at the end of last week, and space and defense enthusiasts have been following the fusillades.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Will Musk’s fusillades sink the ‘big, beautiful bill’?
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusillade
Noun
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The barrage lasted for more than 12 hours, the president said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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The barrage was the third largest reported by the Ukrainian air force since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022, underlining Kyiv’s challenge even after this week getting stronger signs of support from the US.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After a flurry of small moves over the past week, the Charlotte Hornets made one that has bigger ramifications as training camp nears.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Yet that same 30-year period saw a flurry of research and activity to try to reduce geriatric falls and their potentially devastating consequences, from hip fractures and brain bleeds to restricted mobility, persistent pain, and institutionalization.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Fusillade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusillade. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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