bombards

verb

present tense third-person singular of bombard
1
as in bombs
to use bombs or artillery against the Allies bombarded Germany for a great many months during World War II

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2
as in floods
to attack with a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once reporters bombarded the company spokesman with sharp questions

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Recent Examples of bombards Someone bombards you with a stack of un-asked for pages at a coffee date? — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 Kyiv urgently needs more interceptors before winter, when Russia routinely bombards its power grid, but the demands of the Iran war and slow output of the sophisticated interceptors have left Ukraine short and vulnerable. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 But his aides insisted the dangers play no role in his policymaking decisions, even as the US bombards Iran. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 Social media bombards our minds with images that trigger envy and self-doubt, keeping our nervous systems in a chronic state of stress. — Dr. Daniel Amen, Time, 26 Nov. 2025 So examples of cognitive skills or processes include your ability remember stuff, learn new skills and information, pay attention to other people and your surroundings, speak and listen and process everything that bombards you each and every day. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Upstairs on the first floor, vibrant color bombards the senses from every angle, showcasing work that generates a decidedly humorous atmosphere. — Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 The situation in Lebanon, meanwhile, is worsening as Israel bombards Hezbollah, while the world awaits Israel’s response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024
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  1. bombs
  2. floods
  3. interrogates
  4. examines
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  • The campus is eerily silent, even as Israel attacks Lebanon and the United States bombs Iran.
    — Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • The United States bombs Iran's nuclear facilities days later.
    — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Definition of bombs
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  • The rabbit does not control the rain that floods its burrow or the drought that kills its food.
    — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The camera moves constantly and visual information — lights, split screens, colors, sounds, movement — floods the viewer.
    — William Earl, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • The movie’s take on Holmes directly interrogates the person to try to uncover the facts.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Wright also interrogates the boundary between severe mental illness and evil, and wonders whether, even in extreme cases, redemption might be possible.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of interrogates
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  • The Associated Press’ reporting on the return to analog experiences examines how people across generations are finding comfort and connection through tangible activities and older technologies.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Available as a Chrome or Microsoft Edge extension, Caveat examines responses and surfaces an overall assessment, key findings, important caveats, and points worth verifying.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of examines

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