blitz
Americannoun
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Military.
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an overwhelming all-out attack, especially a swift ground attack using armored units and air support.
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an intensive aerial bombing.
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any swift, vigorous attack, barrage, or defeat.
a blitz of commercials every few minutes.
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Football. act or instance of charging directly for (the passer) as soon as the ball is snapped; red-dogging.
verb (used with object)
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to attack or defeat with or as if with a blitz.
The town was blitzed mercilessly by enemy planes. The visitors really blitzed the home team.
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to destroy; demolish.
His last-minute refusal blitzed all our plans.
verb (used without object)
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Football. to charge directly and immediately at the passer; red-dog.
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to move in the manner of a blitz.
a car that will blitz through rough terrain.
noun
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a violent and sustained attack, esp with intensive aerial bombardment
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any sudden intensive attack or concerted effort
an advertising blitz
a drink-driving blitz
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American football a defensive charge on the quarterback
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
- blitzer noun
Etymology
Origin of blitz
First recorded in 1935–40; shortening of blitzkrieg
Example Sentences
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England captain Harry Brook said on Thursday that he believes it could be a record-breaking T20 World Cup, with fans treated to a batting blitz and 300-plus scores.
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Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle's reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory on Wednesday.
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Fans of Markiplier, whose YouTube channel has 38 million subscribers, blitzed theaters with requests to show “Iron Lung.”
Some Mexican industries clearly stand to benefit from Sheinbaum's tariffs blitz, such as the textile and footwear sectors.
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It also emphasised it was pushing reforms that go beyond the spending blitz.
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