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as in to barrage
to attack with a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
reporters bombarded the company spokesman with sharp questions
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Recent Examples of bombard
The drones targeted the power grid, which Russia has repeatedly bombarded during the coldest winter in years, and also hit five apartment blocks, officials said.
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Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
To be sure, there is some research to indicate that these unauthorized streams will bombard you with pop-up ads for dodgy gambling sites and crypto scams.
—Olivia Solon, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Goetz’s victims were, in turn, villainized and bombarded with hate mail.
—Heather Ann Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Michael Isaacson, executive director of the Kane County Health Department, says parents and caregivers are being bombarded with inaccurate information about the safety and efficacy of vaccines.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
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Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
To be sure, there is some research to indicate that these unauthorized streams will bombard you with pop-up ads for dodgy gambling sites and crypto scams.
—Olivia Solon, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Goetz’s victims were, in turn, villainized and bombarded with hate mail.
—Heather Ann Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Michael Isaacson, executive director of the Kane County Health Department, says parents and caregivers are being bombarded with inaccurate information about the safety and efficacy of vaccines.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombard
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Iran has been refusing requests by the agency to inspect the sites bombed in the June war.—
Farnoush Amiri,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Such joint ventures could allow Ukraine to produce more of its weapons elsewhere in Europe, ensuring stability of supply if factories inside Ukraine get bombed.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The company was also barraged with complaints about high prices via voicemails and emails.—
Dave Lozo,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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After Warren Buffett’s death, Susie, Howie and Peter will become three of the most important philanthropists in the world, scrutinized by the media, widely followed by other wealthy donors and barraged with requests for funds.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Mobs attacked television vans and set cars ablaze as overrun hospitals struggled to cope with scores of injured people.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The complication is not well understood but appears to be the result of the virus prompting the immune system to attack a certain protein that some brain cells produce.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Khanna said his office had been flooded with calls and emails as the mixed messaging left many local residents fearful.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Thousands of people and cars will undoubtedly flood the streets, but the self-driving car company has projected confidence.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Bombard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombard. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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