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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Sánchez faced a barrage of questions on Thursday from lawmakers after his opening address alongside calls for early elections.

— Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The home run barrage continued into the bottom of the second inning when Bregman cranked the first of his three home runs, a two-run shot off another Harrison fastball that gave the Cubs a 6-0 lead.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of barrage

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The Miami Herald spoke with four Cubans and one Brazilian man who were sent as part of a flurry of deportation flights across Africa in August.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Ahead of the official start of the US Open, a flurry of fetes took place across New York City.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

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