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
This move is the latest salvo in the escalating trade war, which has included tariffs and counter-tariffs on both sides.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
After all, the bullying of McBride — who has handled Republican cruelty with exceptional grace — is only the opening salvo in what is likely to be a far-reaching national campaign against trans people.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024
The letter is the latest salvo in a federal whistleblower case that began when Mr. Ashcraft filed a lengthy disclosure with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s inspector general in 2023.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Nov. 2024
Musk’s salvo threatened to rekindle his long-running spat with the Australian government.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 13 Sep. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
After all, the bullying of McBride — who has handled Republican cruelty with exceptional grace — is only the opening salvo in what is likely to be a far-reaching national campaign against trans people.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024
The letter is the latest salvo in a federal whistleblower case that began when Mr. Ashcraft filed a lengthy disclosure with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s inspector general in 2023.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Nov. 2024
Musk’s salvo threatened to rekindle his long-running spat with the Australian government.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salvo
Noun
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As insurance companies operating in the area expect a barrage of damage claims in the coming days and weeks, Newsweek looked at insurers that previously declined the most claims.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass now is facing a barrage of criticism over cutting back on the fire department’s budget.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
The Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Banking giants will continue to report earnings This week, the pace picks up in the second half with a flurry of banking earnings reports.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
12 Jan. 2025
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Sacramento tied the game with 32 seconds left in the third, then surged ahead with a fourth-quarter flurry keyed by Providence College product Devin Carter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2025
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His thumping volley against Liverpool two days later, broadcast live on Sky’s Monday Night Football (that was still unusual then!), had to be seen to be believed.—
The Athletic UK Football Writers,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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Imagine programming a sequence like a deep forehand return, followed by a short backhand, two volleys and an overhead shot — all saved and ready for your next practice session.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
1 Dec. 2024
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“Salvo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvo. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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