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.
—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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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
Noun
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Luke Torrance led the barrage for the Chargers, going 4-for-5 with three runs, a double, a homer and two RBIs.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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And yet in the face of an extraordinary barrage of attacks, Leo appears to have been unfazed.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Noun
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As tensions escalate there's been a flurry of diplomacy across the globe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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That kicked off a flurry of activity — starting with those who questioned why this was the first warrant for Duckett after more than three decades on death row.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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“Fusillade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusillade. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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