as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
surprised by the volley of complaints about cable service in the area
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Recent Examples of volley
No more so than in the 98th minute of the match, when central defender Tarkowski thundered a volley into the net to earn his side a point.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Holding one of his rackets and giving Leo another and a ball, Sinner suggested a quick volley.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Meanwhile, the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, as Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv on Sunday as part of the latest volley of attacks.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Less than an hour later, a rapid volley of gunshots erupted inside the apartment McKenzie shared with his family, including four children ranging in age from 2 to 11 years old, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Holding one of his rackets and giving Leo another and a ball, Sinner suggested a quick volley.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Meanwhile, the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, as Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv on Sunday as part of the latest volley of attacks.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Less than an hour later, a rapid volley of gunshots erupted inside the apartment McKenzie shared with his family, including four children ranging in age from 2 to 11 years old, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volley
Noun
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In September 1967, his unit was in the Con Thien area when they were bombarded by heavy enemy artillery and a rocket barrage.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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That barrage prompted further salvos that led to the downing of Indian fighter jets (according to Pakistani and international media) and Pakistani jets (according to Indian media).—
AQIL SHAH,
Foreign Affairs,
23 May 2025
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Beyond the playoffs, NBA Draft, and flurry of early-summer free agency moves, the large majority of the NBA calendar plays out on regional sports networks.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Posey sent a message, and that message was received. Led by Johnson, Ramos and plenty of others, the Giants responded to this morning’s flurry of roster moves by erasing a five-run deficit against the San Diego Padres to beat their divisional rival, 6-5.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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“Volley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volley. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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