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noun

plural of blitz

as in barrages

a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once a multimedia blitz of advertisements for the summer blockbuster

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as in attacks

the act or action of setting upon with force or violence a massive aerial blitz that was supposed to shock and awe the enemy into immediate surrender

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as in campaigns

a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal an all-out advertising blitz to promote the new soft drink

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verb

present tense third-person singular of blitz

as in bombs

to use bombs or artillery against in 1940 and 1941 the German air force blitzed London night after horrible night

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Noun

Proctor still has to learn to recognize blitzes and stunts, and Johnson still has lots to clean up technique-wise on his coverage. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 What were the Giants thinking putting their starting quarterback back out there after coach John Harbaugh saw the Vikings defense, authored by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, was coming after the Giants with multiple blitzes? — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 As protests against the dismissal of Ukraine’s young reformist defense minister spread out across its major cities, Moscow has been intensifying its rocket blitzes. — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 During 11-on-11 work the Dolphins’ 2026 second-round pick delivered a tackle for loss on a De’Von Achane run and two pressures on blitzes. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Both inside linebackers come on blitzes to complete the seven-man pressure. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Overall on Wednesday, the Giants’ defense was dominant, with Abdul Carter, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dennard Wilson’s secondary blitzes, Arvell Reese and Jevon Holland and others overwhelming Jaxson Dart’s offense. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026 The Vikings are always well coached under Kevin O’Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who has often stifled Shanahan offenses with his creative blitzes and disguised coverages. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026 Asked during an interview prior to the event if the company has had second thoughts about scaling back, with all of its rivals (including newer players Amazon and Netflix) still pedal-to-medal with customary upfront blitzes, Askinasi said the strategy hasn’t changed. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026

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The transit agency deployed off-duty CMPD officers, expanded fare-enforcement blitzes and brought bike and utility patrols to Blue Line platforms. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 Reasons for that include a lot of Vikings blitzes and two great plays by safety Jay Ward, a would-be interception ruled a sack and a sack on a blitz. — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Part of what makes these fire zone blitzes and simulated pressures so effective is Graham’s use of 7-man pressures. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Ampere singled out the Duffer Brothers’ hit franchise, one of Netflix’s biggest shows of all time, which has become known for lengthy gaps between seasons alongside some of the most gargantuan marketing blitzes in the history of entertainment. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 May 2026 Shadbolt cleverly blitzes a bit of black walnut into a vinaigrette that dresses a spray of watercress on the side, adding an unexpected layer of harmony. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026 Those blitzes will only grow more difficult early this season. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026 Expect a lot of Colorado scoring blitzes in this series, as seen in the season opener when the Avs scored three second-period goals in a 4-1 win. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026 In the first half of the Super Bowl on Sunday, Seattle’s defense mobbed Maye, the Patriots’ young quarterback, often sending blitzes at him. — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blitzes

Noun

For weeks this past spring, Israelis sought shelter from Iranian ballistic missile barrages, sometimes sleeping in underground train stations and parking lots.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
Earlier this month, the air force stopped publishing the number of ballistic missiles fired or intercepted in Russia's nightly barrages.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of barrages

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The development comes as the global shipping industry contends with attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, higher energy prices, and sharply reduced traffic through some of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
The move follows months of Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and logistics hubs that have disrupted fuel supplies and online commerce, deepening economic strain and public frustration as Russia’s war enters its fifth year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of attacks

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Social media, microtrends, ad campaigns and the rise of secondhand shopping are all factors that can test a brand’s strength.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
The new measure comes as Moscow and Kyiv ramp up their air campaigns, with Ukrainian strikes deep into Russian territory sparking fuel shortages and bringing the war closer to home for ordinary Russians.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

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Our arrival in the Madawaska River country of eastern Ontario, near Combermere, was noteworthy only for the snow flurries and marrow-chilling gales that howled down from Hudson Bay to greet us.

— HARRY H. EDEL, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
The past 14 years have included some flurries of diplomatic contact between Iran and the West.

— Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of flurries

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During these latest raids on five properties, the military seized 18,000 gallons of diesel, fuel tanks, pumps, firearms, and tools.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
The Pew Research Center estimates this number includes more than 330,000 Haitian migrants, who are now susceptible to ICE raids and deportations.

— Nathan Lee, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of raids

Noun

The Pacific Street entrance would allow full turning movements, while the Midas Avenue entrance would be limited to right turns in and out.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
The uneven nature seen by ALMA is likely the result of massive convective movements in the star, hot plasma rising through the star and generating shockwaves that erupt in the star's atmosphere, creating bright and hot regions.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of movements

Noun

The government has been carrying out a counteroffensive since January, with aerial bombardments and ground assaults, despite an official commitment to the peace agreement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Since then, the assaults have been so frequent that even the mayor has lost counts.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

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