ARROW Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

arrow

verb

Definition of arrow

as in to catch up

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Recent Examples of arrow The Launch's default look is subdued, but the board comes with blue and red Esc and arrow keys for extra pop. — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2022 Kate came to the bow and arrow on her own, though Clint's years of experience are still a benefit. — Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2021 In Bears Ears -- named for the twin buttes that rise above the landscape -- tourists and looters routinely steal ceramic shards, arrow heads and other remnants of the settlements of the Ancestral Puebloan Indians who lived in the area. — Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2021 According to the researchers, the embryo does not attach to the mother’s uterus and continue growth until the mother switches to arrow bamboo leaves, at which point the calcium intake is the highest. — Brenda Poppy, Discover Magazine, 15 July 2014 See All Example Sentences for arrow

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Instead, third-string running back Evan Pryor, on the field because backup Duke Clark suffered an ankle injury minutes earlier, got caught up 3 yards behind the line of scrimmage.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
But providers may have a limited window to benefit from those efficiencies before reimbursement catches up.

— Bill Miller, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of catch up

Verb

Based on her recent chart runs, Swift has the potential to overtake the Beatles with just 2-3 more original album releases.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Those who have been fully overtaken by the Bardo, with no hope of escape, are entrapped in giant puppet suits.

— Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of overtake

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In 2025, the company opened a global fragrance atelier in Paris, called La Maison des Paroberfums, which aims to accelerate innovation across its portfolio of fragrance brands including Jo Malone London, Le Labo, Kilian Paris and more.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The Democratic Unitary Platform, Venezuela’s largest opposition coalition, has called for a more dynamic relationship with Washington to accelerate political change.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of accelerate

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Off-duty models stepped out in nonchalant style, pairing the jeans with basic tops and simple belts, while fashion show attendees elevated the laidback fits with button-down denim shirts, neckties and colorful knitwear.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
And Hernández demolished it for a home run, taking three slow steps out of the batter’s box before dropping the bat.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of step out

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Through the first four games of the Broncos’ 2026 season, though, those openings have been harder to spot and dart to.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
In non-linear fashion, Sorkin’s scenario darts back and forth between 2018, ’19, ’20 and ’21, offering a puzzle that eventually will come all together.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dart

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Until recently, value was outperforming growth, and small caps were outpacing large caps — all while the Magnificent Seven was virtually flat on the year.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
The World Health Organization has said the outbreak continues to outpace efforts to track and slow the spread, and is set to exceed West Africa’s regional outbreak between 2014 and 2016 — the deadliest on record — which killed 11,000 people.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of outpace

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Explore See latest videos, charts and news Now, banjoists Steve Martin and Alison Brown have welcomed a collection of fellow bluegrass artists to give the track a galloping bluegrass spin.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026
We were greeted at the gate by three galloping horses and over a dozen hounds, who gracefully led us to the castle, where we were met by the delightful staff.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of gallop

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