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
But the final salvo was the most impactful, with the Tanners scoring the first 16 points of the fourth quarter, transforming a 36-28 contest into a 52-28 blowout.
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
China isn’t likely to respond to Trump’s tariff salvo.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The episode ends with the tourney’s opening salvo.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
His remarks reflected his posture toward the US’ traditional Western allies that underpinned last year’s tariff salvo and his push to hike NATO members’ military spending.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
China isn’t likely to respond to Trump’s tariff salvo.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The episode ends with the tourney’s opening salvo.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
His remarks reflected his posture toward the US’ traditional Western allies that underpinned last year’s tariff salvo and his push to hike NATO members’ military spending.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvo
Noun
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Once inside, there’s no respite to the barrage of images and the soundscape that surround you.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Biggest air attack in weeks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said Sunday that Russia had used 50 missiles and nearly 300 drones in a widespread barrage against locations across the country.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The flurry continued with a second goal by Kelzenberg in the game’s final five seconds before the rally came up just short.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Pellegrino’s putback on Saturday marked a crescendo to a late first-half flurry of action.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The seemingly innocuous post eulogizing Eden, 52, who was found dead while filming the latest season of the hit Apple TV+ series in Athens, quickly drew a volley of backlash on social media.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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Stress, excitement or tiredness can set off an unwanted, uncontrollable volley of sudden jerky movements and/or a spew of four-letter and other words.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Salvo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvo. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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