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
Noun
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In September 1967, his unit was in the Con Thien area when they were bombarded by heavy enemy artillery and a rocket barrage.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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That barrage prompted further salvos that led to the downing of Indian fighter jets (according to Pakistani and international media) and Pakistani jets (according to Indian media).—
AQIL SHAH,
Foreign Affairs,
23 May 2025
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After falling behind 2-0 in the series on the road, and looking vastly overmatched in the process, the Timberwolves returned home and finally punched back, putting together a flurry that staggered the Thunder for the first time in the series.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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On May 25, Mercury will zip into the curious and chatty sign of Gemini, bringing a flurry of messages and insight Comments Hang tight, because Mercury in Gemini is about to turn up the volume on all the chatter!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Volley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volley. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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