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
Saudi Arabia’s Patriot batteries stopped a salvo of ballistic missiles aimed at energy facilities.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
Before that, the visitors struck first but the hosts responded with three consecutive goals in their opening salvo.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Acquiring demolition-derby winger Kiefer Sherwood was the first salvo Sharks general manager Mike Grier made in this direction this season.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The gambling scandal served as the opening salvo of an offseason defined by mounting fan frustration over the Dodgers’ spending, a brewing battle over a salary cap and leadership turmoil at the players’ union.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
Before that, the visitors struck first but the hosts responded with three consecutive goals in their opening salvo.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Acquiring demolition-derby winger Kiefer Sherwood was the first salvo Sharks general manager Mike Grier made in this direction this season.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The gambling scandal served as the opening salvo of an offseason defined by mounting fan frustration over the Dodgers’ spending, a brewing battle over a salary cap and leadership turmoil at the players’ union.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvo
Noun
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With a barrage of information, the grocery store can feel like a moral test.—
Michelle Beadle Holder,
SELF,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military says Iran has launched a new barrage of missiles toward Israel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But with senior Jaxon Sneed, the emergence of freshman Joseph Creal III and a flurry of players stepping up, the Jags maintained their success.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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After a flurry of moves at other positions on the first four days of free agency, the Miami Dolphins have bolstered their offensive line before the first week concluded.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The panel was leaning toward convicting Murillo on all charges in connection with the incident, which saw the now former detective fire a volley of bullets at a fleeing suspect, Nicholas Carrillo, severing his spine.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The French icon made his last save during seven minutes of second-half stoppage time, denying Dallas forward Petar Musa’s volley near the penalty spot with a diving two-handed parry to preserve the victory and his 26th shutout in 68 regular season appearances.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Salvo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvo. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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