blitz

noun

ˈblits

plural blitzes

Synonyms of blitz next

: blitzkrieg sense 1

b(1)

: an intensive aerial military campaign

(2)

: air raid

: a fast intensive nonmilitary campaign or attack

an advertising blitz

: a rush of the passer by a defensive linebacker, back, or end in football

: an occurrence in which large numbers of fish gather to chase and feed on prey or bait

At Race Point there was an amazing blitz as stripers and blues pushed Atlantic needlefish ashore.—

Gene Bourque

blitz verb

Examples of blitz in a Sentence

The company is planning an advertising blitz for the new product. a multimedia blitz of advertisements for the summer blockbuster

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Even now, with the tournament shorn of Magnus Carlsen – the world’s best player who is sitting out his second world championship – and the increasing popularity of the shorter rapid and blitz formats of the game, becoming chess world champion is an accolade that still transcends the sport. —

Issy Ronald, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024 This was the blitz that set the tone for the entire game. —

Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 This year, it's celebrated on a Wednesday, and as of Tuesday, Nov. 19, there are exactly 35 days until Christmas — or just five shopping weekends, including the upcoming Black Friday-Cyber Monday blitz. —

Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024 The Broncos rank second in the NFL in sacks (30), fourth in pressure rate (28.6%) and second in blitz rate (36.5%), meaning Jackson better be feeling close to 100% to escape the onslaught coming his way. —

Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blitz