1
as in bombing
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 barraging
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 bombarding
The ban gained momentum in the wake of widespread protests on college campuses against Israel after its forces started bombarding the Gaza Strip following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that killed about 1,200.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Hoping to entice equivocating consumers, retailers already have spent weeks bombarding customers with ads and early offers.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
But From loves a cliffhanger and loathes complacency, making Jim’s death the appropriate end to a season that pulled off the double whammy of explaining very little while also bombarding us with new villains of all types.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Focus on creating high-quality content that resonates with your audience rather than bombarding them with excessive messages.
—R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
But bombarding social channels with content and placing products too widely on influencers isn’t advisable, cautioned Kongman.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Hoping to entice equivocating consumers, retailers already have spent weeks bombarding customers with ads and early offers.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
But From loves a cliffhanger and loathes complacency, making Jim’s death the appropriate end to a season that pulled off the double whammy of explaining very little while also bombarding us with new villains of all types.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Focus on creating high-quality content that resonates with your audience rather than bombarding them with excessive messages.
—R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
But bombarding social channels with content and placing products too widely on influencers isn’t advisable, cautioned Kongman.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombarding
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The moves sparked a wave of opprobrium from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which accused Israel of attacking Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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It was inspired by the Central Park Five, the name given to the Black and Latino teen-agers who in 1989 were wrongly accused of attacking and raping a white woman in Central Park.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Reports in British media suggest the area was affected by flooding at the time of the incident, as Storm Darragh battered the United Kingdom with strong winds and rain over the weekend.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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People have been flooding social media posts with statements chastising UHC for its policies, bringing up times they were personally denied coverage or hit with huge bills for services.Desiree Adib, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles With the current luxury climate battering established brands, Bathianaki believes Zeus+Dione’s strong brand identity as a Greek house is an opportunity to stand out.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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After four long, economically battering years in Los Angeles, Vespertine returned in April.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to a criminal complaint, Mangione began shaking after the question and he was taken into custody for questioning.Liam Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Bombarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombarding. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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