drumfire

noun

ˈdrəm-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce drumfire (audio)
Definition of drumfirenext
as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once a rising drumfire of criticism for the president's latest nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court

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  1. barrage
  2. flurry
  3. bombardment
Noun
  • The circumstances are objectively potent — but Udofia smothers them in such a barrage of cutesiness and self-conscious signalling that a wall rises between us and the play.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That, on top of a barrage of press from its cast (including, perhaps most notably, bonafide internet boyfriend Jack Innanen) seems to have worked.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of barrage
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  • The turns came in a flurry as each of Green, Levine, and Clarkson had two spots to fill, and Latifah had one to give.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This bold flurry is a stark contrast with Democratic leaders, who would like to start really shaping their agenda … after the midterm elections.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of flurry
Noun
  • Its armed forces have proved capable of continuing to damage American military bases despite coming under heavy bombardment.
    — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Libkos | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russia has continued a bombardment on Ukraine’s data centers and communications infrastructure as part of a fresh wave of attacks on the country’s capital.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of bombardment
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“Drumfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drumfire. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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