as in shuffled
to move heavily or clumsily
the big man barged into the room
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Recent Examples of barged
All three men were shot while trying to delay and distract the two gunmen who barged into the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said.
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ABC News, 19 May 2026
Four years earlier, Gaff had barged into the home of Vesey and assaulted her while both her children, both under the age of 2, were in another room.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Every necessity, such as fuel, food and water, had to be barged in.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The island also had no source of fresh water, so nearly 1 million gallons had to be barged in each week.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Charlotte set another hot weather record before cooler temps barged in again on Saturday, National Weather Service meteorologists said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
The man who barged into a nail salon and gunned down a 10-year-old boy during a robbery will spend the rest of his life behind bars in prison, a judge ruled Tuesday morning.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
After being fired by Michigan, Washtenaw County prosecutors say Moore went to the victim's apartment, barged his way in, proceeded to a kitchen drawer, and grabbed several butter knives and a pair of kitchen scissors.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Like a little-and-large tag-team, the fuming pair had raced down the touchline to remonstrate with Millwall defender Alan Dunne after Bradford striker James Hanson had been barged over the pitchside advertising hoarding.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 19 May 2026
Four years earlier, Gaff had barged into the home of Vesey and assaulted her while both her children, both under the age of 2, were in another room.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Every necessity, such as fuel, food and water, had to be barged in.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The island also had no source of fresh water, so nearly 1 million gallons had to be barged in each week.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Charlotte set another hot weather record before cooler temps barged in again on Saturday, National Weather Service meteorologists said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
The man who barged into a nail salon and gunned down a 10-year-old boy during a robbery will spend the rest of his life behind bars in prison, a judge ruled Tuesday morning.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
After being fired by Michigan, Washtenaw County prosecutors say Moore went to the victim's apartment, barged his way in, proceeded to a kitchen drawer, and grabbed several butter knives and a pair of kitchen scissors.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Like a little-and-large tag-team, the fuming pair had raced down the touchline to remonstrate with Millwall defender Alan Dunne after Bradford striker James Hanson had been barged over the pitchside advertising hoarding.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barged
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While many of the brand’s lifestyle models are frequently shuffled in and out of production, the 9060 has held on as a staple of the brand’s lineup nearly four years after its retail debut.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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He then was shuffled between immigration centers in California, Arizona and Louisiana — before landing in Equatorial Guinea almost six months ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Evidence presented at trial showed Wallace threw the victim to the ground, repeatedly punched and stomped him, and searched his pockets before taking his wallet and other belongings, the DA’s office said.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The accordionist stomped sideways under the stage lights, sweat running down his temples, looking like Angus Young sans schoolboy shorts.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Soto, wounded, stumbled into the Wingstop seeking help.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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During the investigation, the team unexpectedly stumbled upon a cellular pathway that blocked the virus from entering lung cells, SWNS reported.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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