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
The opening salvo of strikes targeted Iranian government and military sites across the country, but there were allegations of collateral damage.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Mike Blake | Reuters Delta Air Lines has tapped Amazon Leo to provide fast internet service on hundreds of jets starting in 2028, the latest salvo in airlines’ in-flight Wi-Fi and streaming wars.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The opening salvo took out the heart of the Iranian regime, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and triggered a torrent of hundreds of retaliatory missiles and thousands of drones from Iran across the region.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Israel was also under attack Friday, reporting a salvo of missiles from Iran.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
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David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Mike Blake | Reuters Delta Air Lines has tapped Amazon Leo to provide fast internet service on hundreds of jets starting in 2028, the latest salvo in airlines’ in-flight Wi-Fi and streaming wars.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The opening salvo took out the heart of the Iranian regime, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and triggered a torrent of hundreds of retaliatory missiles and thousands of drones from Iran across the region.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Israel was also under attack Friday, reporting a salvo of missiles from Iran.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvo
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The new safety measures come after a barrage of lawsuits from families alleging the platform doesn't do enough to shield children from harmful content and communication with older users.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Disruption without construction Instructors burned out with the current situation endure a barrage of repetitive bromides.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Public Service Commission has approved a flurry of rate hikes in recent years as private utilities grapple with maintaining profits while improving infrastructure in a mountainous, sparsely populated state.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The latest adaptation of the action video game series is uppercutting its way into theaters, kicking off the summer blockbuster season with a flurry of powerful punches.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sebastian Berhalter played an arcing free kick to the center of the area and Laborda put away a leaping volley.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hopkins’ first touch was to gain control of the ball, and her second was a perfect half-volley into the corner of the goal.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Salvo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvo. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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