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ˈblits

What Is Another Word for Blitzes?

Other words for blitzes include speed chess, charge and hurry.

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Blitzes as a Noun

1

blitzkrieg

2

an intensive aerial military campaign

3

air raid

4

a fast intensive nonmilitary campaign or attack

an advertising blitz

5

a rush of the passer by a defensive linebacker, back, or end in football

6

an occurrence in which large numbers of fish gather to chase and feed on prey or bait

At Race Point there was an amazing blitz as stripers and blues pushed Atlantic needlefish ashore.

7

plural of blitz

8

A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to the Blitz.

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9

A swift and overwhelming attack or effort.

We embarked on a publicity blitz, putting posters and flyers all around town.

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10

A play in which additional defenders beyond the defensive linemen rush the passer.

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11

Blitz chess, a form of chess with a short time limit for moves.

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Blitzes as a Verb

1

third-person singular simple present indicative of blitz

2

To attack quickly or suddenly, as by an air raid or similar action.

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3

To perform a blitz.

The Washington High defense almost always blitzes on third down.

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4

To purée or chop (food products) using a food processor or blender.

To make nut roast, you have to blitz the nuts in the food processor before adding the parsley and breadcrumbs.

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5

To do something quickly or in one session.

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Blitzes in a Sentence

We embarked on a publicity blitz, putting posters and flyers all around town.

The Washington High defense almost always blitzes on third down.

To make nut roast, you have to blitz the nuts in the food processor before adding the parsley and breadcrumbs.

an advertising blitz

At Race Point there was an amazing blitz as stripers and blues pushed Atlantic needlefish ashore.

Word Forms & Grammar

blitz·es

blitz verb

blitz

blitzed

blitzes

blitzing

Words That Rhyme With Blitzes

First Known Use

circa 1939

Word Facts for Blitzes

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈblits/
Meaningblitzkrieg
Synonymsspeed chess, charge and hurry
First known use1939

Common Questions About Blitzes

Is blitzes a noun or a verb?

Blitzes is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is a synonym for blitzes as a noun?

As a noun, synonyms for blitzes include speed chess.

What is a synonym for blitzes as a verb?

As a verb, synonyms for blitzes include charge, hurry, zoom and zhoosh.

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