bombs 1 of 2

noun

Definition of bombsnext
plural of bomb
as in disasters
something that has failed her tell-all book was a bomb that landed on the remainder tables with a thud

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bombs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bomb
1
as in floods
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 races
slang to proceed or move quickly skiers bombing down the slope vied for the coveted gold medal

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3
as in collapses
to be unsuccessful the chichi restaurant bombed big-time, lasting only six months

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as in whips
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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5
as in shells
to use bombs or artillery against the enemy has bombed the city again

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombs
  1. disasters
  2. collapses
  3. failures
  4. fails
  5. catastrophes
  6. bombards
  7. disappointments
  8. pumps
Noun
  • One is Concord, a game that was almost instantly shut down by Sony after a spectacularly bad debut, one of the biggest gaming disasters in history.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As the planet warms and climate disasters intensify, housing’s role becomes even more critical—not only in reducing emissions but also providing stability and safety to those most affected.
    Jonathan Reckford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disasters
Verb
  • After her 10-year relationship collapses, a newly single woman dives back into the dating pool, navigating seven wildly different romantic entanglements that prepare her for her future husband.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In the aftermath, Gloria’s world collapses.
    Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of collapses
Noun
  • These industries are accustomed to strict protocols and have a vested interest in maintaining them—cybersecurity failures could damage their reputations and jeopardize their operations.
    Gregory Francis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Fire Negativity and Hire Positivity Finally, let go of your failures and learn to celebrate your successes.
    Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of failures
Verb
  • The Lucky Ones recounts this time in all of its atrocities, underlining how the promise of democracy fails to account for those who need it most.
    Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement Recalls happen when food is found to be contaminated with bacteria, viruses or parasites, due to the presence of foreign objects such as glass or metal, or if packaging fails to note a major allergen.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of fails
Noun
  • Kenya grappled with one of its worst floods in recent history, the latest in a string of weather catastrophes, following weeks of extreme rainfall that scientists linked to a changing climate.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Tragically claiming 349 lives, the 737 MAX catastrophes revealed serious flaws in corporate governance and fundamental safety shortcomings.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of catastrophes
Verb
  • 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
Definition of bombards
Noun
  • Avoid blowing disappointments out of perspective; look for the upside of a downside situation; focus on work solutions instead of problems; pinpoint opportunity in a challenge.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The action hinges largely on disappointments, betrayals, desertions that already happened, an offscreen past often referred to but never shown.
    Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of disappointments
Verb
  • The remainder powers the standalone system, which initially pumps and precools groundwater, reported PV Magazine.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Lawrence stuck to simplicity and the all-black color palette with her accessories, wearing a pair of pointy black Manolo Blahnik pumps, and eschewing all jewelry aside from a pair of black matte teardrop earrings.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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