fusillade
Americannoun
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a simultaneous or continuous discharge of firearms.
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a general discharge or outpouring of anything.
a fusillade of questions.
verb (used with object)
noun
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a simultaneous or rapid continual discharge of firearms
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a sudden outburst, as of criticism
verb
Etymology
Origin of fusillade
First recorded in 1795–1805; from French, equivalent to fusill(er) “to shoot” ( fusil 1 ) + -ade -ade 1
Example Sentences
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Amid the fusillade of terrible headlines this year, one pierced my nerdy heart.
From Los Angeles Times
He announced his gubernatorial run in November with a fusillade of television and digital ads.
From Los Angeles Times
An Israeli fusillade around noon Sunday and in the afternoon saw four areas in Tehran targeted, including major commercial thoroughfares, according to state media.
From Los Angeles Times
In the unprecedented wind-driven fires of January, a fusillade of embers flew from burning hillside brush to neighborhoods, igniting houses and any fencing and furniture around them that would burn.
From Los Angeles Times
The fusillade reflected Russia’s renewed focus on striking Ukrainian energy facilities.
From Seattle Times
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