bombards

present tense third-person singular of bombard
1
as in bombs
to use bombs or artillery against the Allies bombarded Germany for a great many months during World War II

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as in floods
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 bombards Upstairs on the first floor, vibrant color bombards the senses from every angle, showcasing work that generates a decidedly humorous atmosphere. Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 The situation in Lebanon, meanwhile, is worsening as Israel bombards Hezbollah, while the world awaits Israel’s response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024
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    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Bombards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombards. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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