fusillade

noun

ˈfyü-sə-ˌläd How to pronounce fusillade (audio)
Definition of fusilladenext
as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once responded calmly to the fusillade of criticism leveled at his design for the memorial

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Recent Examples of fusillade While the latest fusillade of ambiguity couldn’t have come at a worse time for the advertising market—brands have yet to register their budgets for the 2026-27 upfront bazaar, in which they’re expected to commit to some $17 billion in broadcast and cable inventory—early sports sales remain brisk. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Fertilizer companies — Shares of fertilizer companies resumed their climb after a tanker was struck near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran launched a fusillade of attacks on the United Arab Emirates' energy infrastructure. — Fred Imbert,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026 But in his own primary night speech, Talarico sought to brace his supporters for the fusillade of attacks that would be coming his way. — John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 Fifteen ejected cartridge casings were left in the street when, prosecutors argue, Bell-Johnson stopped his fusillade. — Emerson Clarridge updated February 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fusillade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusillade
  1. barrage
  2. flurry
Noun
  • 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
  • Meanwhile, Nolan’s father, Elmore Wonsley said his grieving family has also received online attacks — including a sudden barrage of negative reviews against his wife, a nurse practitioner, and vitriol from strangers.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of barrage
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  • But Sorsby soon was ruled ineligible for gambling on college sports, setting off a flurry of court activity.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Every February, a flurry of posts about racial justice, perfectly timed to Black History Month.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of flurry

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