SALVO Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

salvo

noun

ˈsal-(ˌ)vō

Definition of salvo

as in barrage

a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once attacked the manager with a salvo of complaints before she even managed to say "hello"

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Recent Examples of salvo Thursday’s salvo suggests that the feud has yet to be resolved. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 The talks appear to have been paused this week as Iran has held massive funeral events for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the opening salvo of the war. — Garrett Haake, NBC news, 7 July 2026 The suit, covered by major news media this week, was their latest salvo after months of lying low. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Another salvo of rekindled patriotic spirit, on the way to the hearts of three hundred and fifty million Americans, was downrange and inbound. — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for salvo

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The defense attorneys argued Harris fired the first shots that killed Payton friend Turner and set off the barrage that led to the deaths of bystanders Martinez, Alexander, and Davis.

— Darrell Smith July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Rocky Graziano scores a technical knockout with a barrage of 30 punches against Tony Zale in the sixth round to win the world middleweight boxing title.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of barrage

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The agency’s swift judgement on the incidents prompted calls for impartial investigations from local officials and a flurry of protests.

— Annette Choi, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
In the meantime, Silver anticipates that a flurry of one-and-done provisional arrangements will be hammered out before the new campaign tips off in October.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

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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
With seven minutes left in extra time, Gotze did just that, chesting down a cross, then lobbing a volley into the net for the game’s only score, giving Germany its first title since Klinsmann’s team in 1990.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026

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