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
The person declined to detail what’s in the Democrats’ latest volley.
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Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
When Alejandro Bran struck a volley from 24 yards out last week at BMO Stadium, the Costa Rican delivered a lightning strike that LD Alajuelense needed in order to have a chance of defeating the Los Angeles Football Club.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Almost immediately, the law enforcement officers released a volley of gunfire, killing Mendez.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Redemption for Okonkwo came on Friday via two stunning saves, first to deny Championship top scorer Zan Vipotnik one-on-one and then beat away a fearsome Marko Stamenic volley.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
When Alejandro Bran struck a volley from 24 yards out last week at BMO Stadium, the Costa Rican delivered a lightning strike that LD Alajuelense needed in order to have a chance of defeating the Los Angeles Football Club.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Almost immediately, the law enforcement officers released a volley of gunfire, killing Mendez.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Redemption for Okonkwo came on Friday via two stunning saves, first to deny Championship top scorer Zan Vipotnik one-on-one and then beat away a fearsome Marko Stamenic volley.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volley
Noun
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After a recent arrest in the long-dormant case, some agents say the barrage of threats persist — and not enough is done to protect them.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Other videos depict barrages of Iranian ballistic missiles raining down on Tehran’s enemies.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Pritchard dissected Milwaukee’s defense at all three levels during that flurry, converting two layups, two 3-pointers and one nine-foot fadeaway.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Blanche’s statement comes amid a flurry of speculation that Epstein worked for the CIA or another intelligence agency.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Volley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volley. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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