FUSILLADE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

fusillade

noun

ˈfyü-sə-ˌläd

Definition of fusillade

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

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Young men from the village pushed the settlers back with a barrage of stones, allowing Khrzhanovskiy and Nathaniel to run to Levine and guide her toward the village.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Jose Cabrera, was standing at the front entrance of the club when the barrage of bullets began flying.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

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