as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
surprised by the volley of complaints about cable service in the area
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Recent Examples of volley
In between those strikes, Bruno Fernandes almost scored a spectacular volley from Dalot’s long pass, his shot thumping off the crossbar.
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George Ramsay, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
After the volley of letters, the future of the Trust Act is unclear.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2025
But hitting the ball to the player with the least time to react — whether in a volley exchange or a situation like this — is a fundamental of good doubles strategy.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Investors were digesting the latest volley in the U.S.-China trade fight early Wednesday, with a 104% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and other tech goods taking effect overnight.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025
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George Ramsay, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
After the volley of letters, the future of the Trust Act is unclear.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2025
But hitting the ball to the player with the least time to react — whether in a volley exchange or a situation like this — is a fundamental of good doubles strategy.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Investors were digesting the latest volley in the U.S.-China trade fight early Wednesday, with a 104% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and other tech goods taking effect overnight.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volley
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Medics said most of the dead, including women and children, resulted from a barrage of Israeli airstrikes that targeted several houses in the Jabalia area in northern Gaza.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Much like two nights earlier, Skinner wasn’t tested with a barrage of high-quality chances.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The news spread quickly, and the prospect of IDR payments doubling or tripling for some married borrowers led to a flurry of questions, distress on social media, and even talk of extreme measures.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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In a flurry of diplomatic developments over the weekend, Russia shunned the ceasefire proposal tabled by the U.S. and European leaders, but offered direct talks with Ukraine on Thursday.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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“Volley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volley. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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