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as in bombing
to use bombs or artillery against
the enemy shelled the city for days without letup
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Recent Examples of shelling
The weather and the moon also affect shelling.
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Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
But on March 4, hours before the evacuation was announced, the Russians started shelling the depot.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
The general staff of the Ukrainian armed forces said that Russia broke an Easter ceasefire with shelling last month, and the Russian Defense Ministry accused Ukrainian forces of doing the same.
—F. Brinley Bruton, NBC news, 4 May 2026
There was a time when Saudi was shelling big bucks on major cultural projects and institutions.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Even during the talks, Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of carrying out shelling across its border on several occasions.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Seven people were injured by Russian drones and shelling in the southern city of Nikopol, leaving a 62-year-old in critical condition as the strikes damaged a multistory building and a pharmacy.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Although Bichette was outright bad in his opening series, the Mets were still positive in their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, shelling Paul Skenes in the first game of the season and winning two out of three.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Remember Russia shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, the largest in Europe?
—Javier Blas, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
But on March 4, hours before the evacuation was announced, the Russians started shelling the depot.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
The general staff of the Ukrainian armed forces said that Russia broke an Easter ceasefire with shelling last month, and the Russian Defense Ministry accused Ukrainian forces of doing the same.
—F. Brinley Bruton, NBC news, 4 May 2026
There was a time when Saudi was shelling big bucks on major cultural projects and institutions.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Even during the talks, Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of carrying out shelling across its border on several occasions.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Seven people were injured by Russian drones and shelling in the southern city of Nikopol, leaving a 62-year-old in critical condition as the strikes damaged a multistory building and a pharmacy.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Although Bichette was outright bad in his opening series, the Mets were still positive in their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, shelling Paul Skenes in the first game of the season and winning two out of three.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Remember Russia shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, the largest in Europe?
—Javier Blas, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelling
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If the wood is too rough or has existing stain, paint, or sealer that is peeling, then light sanding may be required.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
29 May 2026
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While the basket’s outer material looks like wicker, it’s actually made of polypropylene resin, known for its durability, low maintenance, and UV- and water-resistant properties that prevent rusting, peeling, and fading.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
Verb
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On Monday, the Israeli military resumed bombing Hezbollah in Lebanon as peace talks for the Iran war continue.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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Al Thawadi was in the Oval Office in September last year to watch Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu place a call to Qatar’s prime minister to apologize for bombing Doha.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Instead, the party carries all the threat of a barking lap dog.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2026
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Command and control → Collaborate to find success The era of the all-knowing boss barking orders from on high is over.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Shelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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