blitz
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- noun
- /blɪts/
- Third off, we‘re going on a publicity blitz to show the world that you're still going strong, still have the common touch.
- a media blitz
- a publicity blitz
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Watch on YouTubeShe's not doing this media blitz to convince anybody to vote for her.
- She's not doing this media blitz to convince anybody to vote for her.
- So I do believe that led to the blitz today, Howard Stern, the View tonight, Colbert.
- Let's call it the full blitz hammer through option.
Examples
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The result is a Chinese media blitz, with a price tag upward of $80 billion.
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The company launched a new advertising blitz to promote its latest product.
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This media blitz is killing us.
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At the same time, it has launched a $10 million print and television advertising blitz.
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Also, sometimes a media blitz with lots of money goes for quantity instead of quality.
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Make way for the niche marketing blitz of the 21st century.
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As the political battle became more intense, the Coushattas launched a media blitz to gain local support for their proposal.
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Still, a concerted advertisement blitz by Akin has somewhat blunted the McCaskill surge of late.
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After the team lost their last game, they organized a blitz of training sessions to improve their performance.
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The charity's fundraising blitz brought in a record amount of donations in just one week.
Synonyms
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6.9
Close fighting during the final part of a military attack
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4.9
A sudden attack by police or soldiers on a place
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A long, heavy attack with bombs or large guns on a place
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A sudden violent attack, often by soldiers or severe weather
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A very fast military attack using planes and tanks to win quickly
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A sudden, fast attack by police or soldiers to arrest people
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A quick series of gunshots or attacks that happen at once
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A short period when many ads run to make a big impact
A fast, intense plan to get results quickly
A short intensive campaign to check and improve safety in a place
Compounds
- Slang
A defensive play where a player from the back rushes the quarterback to try to tackle him
How Intense
Surface Forms
Etymology
Blitz comes from the German word Blitz meaning 'lightning'. A blitz of effort is a short, intense push, like a quick 'lightning' burst of energy to get a lot done fast.