salvos

variants or salvoes
plural of salvo

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of salvos These recent actions, while ominous, are only the latest salvoes. James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026 However, strikes were reported as far north as Semnan, just east of Tehran and home to a ballistic missile complex, pointing to a broader range of locations than in previous salvoes. Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 While effective in salvoes, limited quantities and launcher availability could constrain Ukraine’s operational use. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvos
Noun
  • Russia bombarded Ukraine last weekend with one of the largest ballistic-missile barrages of the entire war.
    Mark Montgomery, Washington Post, 31 July 2026
  • Less expensive than three artillery barrages, Colonel Bell said during a June roundtable discussion with reporters.
    Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The past 14 years have included some flurries of diplomatic contact between Iran and the West.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • There is even a remote possibility for a few flurries in the highest peaks of the Sierra on Saturday and Sunday nights with temps briefly below freezing.
    Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Gotze controls the ball on his chest and volleys into the far corner, all in one movement.
    Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

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“Salvos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvos. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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