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1
as in flooding
to attack with a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
following the reporter's obscene outburst, viewers bombed the television station with an unprecedented number of complaints
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2
as in flying
slang
to proceed or move quickly
skiers bombing down the slope vied for the coveted gold medal
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as in collapsing
to be unsuccessful
the chichi restaurant bombed big-time, lasting only six months
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as in burying
to defeat by a large margin
it's no surprise that the inexperienced baseball team got totally bombed in its first game
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as in attacking
to use bombs or artillery against
the enemy has bombed the city again
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Recent Examples of bombing
James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
No matter how extensive the bombing, without a sustained ground presence, the core structure will survive.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The housing laws included exceptions that favored the new, non-Jewish tenants, such as Allied bombing victims and former prisoners of war.
—Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Trump is threatening to carry out a massive bombing campaign against Iranian civilian infrastructure as peace talks between the United States and regime leaders in Tehran show no signs of progress.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
Islamabad, Pakistan — In the month since the US and Israel began their aerial bombing campaign of Iran, thousands of people have been killed across at least nine countries in a rapidly escalating conflict that is costing economies billions of dollars a day.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Strikes continued across the region today, including an Iranian bombing of a Kuwaiti oil tanker docked in Dubai.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The intense bombing of the war’s first month has already plunged the world into the largest supply disruption in the history of the global market, according to the International Energy Agency.
—Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Separately, the International Agency for Atomic Energy said bombing had rendered an Iranian water plant inoperational.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Human Rights Watch has said bombing them would constitute a war crime.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Gas prices are once again on the rise a month after the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, resulting in a severe crimp in the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Israel has been bombing highways, bridges, homes and gas stations.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Soon after, jets began bombing the country’s infrastructure, hitting Tehran the hardest.
—Mehrnoush Soroush, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Lamont’s idea for a gasoline tax rebate remains in flux as prices have soared due to the war in Iran as the United States and Israel have continued bombing the country in the Middle East.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
The Russian tactic is to surround and then choke cities while bombing them to rubble.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
On June 13, Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran, bombing military and nuclear facilities and killing numerous leaders.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Their proxies were behind the murder of 241 Americans and the Marine Barracks bombing in Beirut.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
No matter how extensive the bombing, without a sustained ground presence, the core structure will survive.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The housing laws included exceptions that favored the new, non-Jewish tenants, such as Allied bombing victims and former prisoners of war.
—Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Trump is threatening to carry out a massive bombing campaign against Iranian civilian infrastructure as peace talks between the United States and regime leaders in Tehran show no signs of progress.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
Islamabad, Pakistan — In the month since the US and Israel began their aerial bombing campaign of Iran, thousands of people have been killed across at least nine countries in a rapidly escalating conflict that is costing economies billions of dollars a day.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Strikes continued across the region today, including an Iranian bombing of a Kuwaiti oil tanker docked in Dubai.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The intense bombing of the war’s first month has already plunged the world into the largest supply disruption in the history of the global market, according to the International Energy Agency.
—Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Separately, the International Agency for Atomic Energy said bombing had rendered an Iranian water plant inoperational.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The next day, the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, launching the country into war.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Human Rights Watch has said bombing them would constitute a war crime.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Gas prices are once again on the rise a month after the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, resulting in a severe crimp in the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Israel has been bombing highways, bridges, homes and gas stations.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Soon after, jets began bombing the country’s infrastructure, hitting Tehran the hardest.
—Mehrnoush Soroush, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Lamont’s idea for a gasoline tax rebate remains in flux as prices have soared due to the war in Iran as the United States and Israel have continued bombing the country in the Middle East.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
The Russian tactic is to surround and then choke cities while bombing them to rubble.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
On June 13, Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran, bombing military and nuclear facilities and killing numerous leaders.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombing
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Efforts by Gulf states to diversify from oil and become international finance and tourism hubs are also at risk amid the Iranian bombardment.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The current bombardment does not create a new wound so much as reactivate the generational trauma and militarization that structure life in Iran and across the Middle East.—
Mehrnoush Soroush,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The American Jewish community responded to the Yom Kippur War, which killed nearly three thousand Israeli soldiers, by flooding Israel with donations; doctors and students volunteered to join the war effort.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The roots hold fast to mud and soil, reducing erosion and absorbing the power of storm surge to protect inland areas from flooding.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fort Collins now has drones flying the city nearly every day as a resource to the police, fire and utilities departments.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meteor showers such as the Lyrids can be tracked yearly, because the debris flying through the night sky in fiery streaks is coming from the same comet.—
Hali Smith
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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The team had the best record in the major leagues as recently as June 13 of last season before collapsing and missing the postseason — a collapse that still stings for fans.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The beach patrol headquarters is in danger of collapsing and will be demolished this weekend.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Just over two minutes later, the Senators tied the game with Batherson burying a rebound in the crease for his second of the game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Just enough animation to keep you from giving up and burying the thing in an unmarked grave.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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The adjective ‘brave’ should never be used in reference to a person attacking a dead person.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trump reacted by attacking Springsteen over his physical appearance and urging his MAGA fanbase to boycott the tour.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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At present, as America's military aggression and assault continue with full force, all our efforts and resources are devoted to defending Iran's very existence.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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After investigating the shooting, Boston Police detectives were able to obtain a warrant for the suspect out of Suffolk County Juvenile Court for several gun charges and armed assault to murder.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Israel struck back, bombarding Lebanon and targeting Hezbollah in deadly airstrikes, expanding its presence in southern Lebanon and amassing more troops near the border.—
Alon Bernstein,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Persian Gulf countries have complained they were not given adequate time to prepare for the torrent of Iranian drones and missiles bombarding their territory.—
Emma Burrows,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Bombing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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