as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
attacked the manager with a salvo of complaints before she even managed to say "hello"
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Recent Examples of salvo
But there are two more episodes left in this opening salvo alone, let alone the rest of the season.
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Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
But the letter is the latest salvo in a brewing regulatory battle between the company and SpaceX for control of the 1.6GHz and 2.4GHz bands.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
The initial strikes were the opening salvo in what senior American officials said was a new offensive against the militants and a message to Iran as Mr. Trump seeks a nuclear deal with its government.
—Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Last year was among the safest on the subway in over a decade, according to data presented by the MTA’s head of security Wednesday — the latest salvo in a war of facts and apparent disinformation with the subway system’s federal funding at stake.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
But the letter is the latest salvo in a brewing regulatory battle between the company and SpaceX for control of the 1.6GHz and 2.4GHz bands.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
The initial strikes were the opening salvo in what senior American officials said was a new offensive against the militants and a message to Iran as Mr. Trump seeks a nuclear deal with its government.
—Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Last year was among the safest on the subway in over a decade, according to data presented by the MTA’s head of security Wednesday — the latest salvo in a war of facts and apparent disinformation with the subway system’s federal funding at stake.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvo
Noun
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Walker Kessler’s 3-point barrage Words soften over time.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Oscar Wilde’s infamous antihero Dorian Gray probably would’ve loved to have a barrage of cameras pointed at him, reflecting his gorgeous visage.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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All in all, that was a good response by the Razorbacks to the Aggies' early flurry of runs.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
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Grapevine has a flurry of talent including junior catcher Gianni Corral, an uncommitted recruit who was previously committed to Texas A&M. Outfielder Zachary Goldstein, also a junior, is a scrappy speedster with a knack for getting on base.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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According to the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff, the North Korean troops retreated back across the Military Demarcation Line following loudspeaker warnings and a volley of warning gunfire at around 5 p.m. local time.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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March 29 Second Half Battle Sees NC State Fall The second half the game seemed to reflect a tennis volley with the score constantly switching back and forth throughout the third quarter.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Salvo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvo. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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