barging (in)

Definition of barging (in)next
present participle of barge (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for barging (in)
Verb
  • Dip the bottom of each cutting in rooting hormone and shake off any excess rooting powder or gel.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Rogers brought the conversation back to Crockett later in the episode, cutting in to clarify his earlier remarks.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Wild forward Nico Sturm has been breaking in his Team Germany skates at a few Minnesota practices, and joked about hiding his on-ice moves from NHL teammates that may be foes in Italy.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Dark selvedge blue has a professional and polished edge that simultaneously conjures vintage workwear, breaking in over time.
    Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Those who frequent here are serious about putting in turns, so much so that myriad Olympic skiers and snowboards learned on this mountain.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Santos scored in double figures for the seventh straight game, putting in 16.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Inside the Talarico decision The CBS intervention stemmed from Colbert’s interview with James Talarico, a Texas state representative and rising star in the Democratic Party, who is currently running in the Texas Senate primary.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Middleton is currently running in the Republican primary for Texas Attorney General.
    Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Madison Jones and Maya Williams led Summit with 13 points each with Kyleigh Smith chipping in 11.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
  • To get Knix off the ground, her friends, family, and ex-coworkers all came onboard as angel investors, chipping in investments ranging from $15,000 to $100,000.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Zimmer’s had plenty of recent in-state ties, too, coming over to Colorado as a part of Deion Sanders’ staff in 2023 after spending a year with him at Jackson State in 2022.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Since coming over from Denver a few years ago, she's helped develop a first-of-its-kind plan for Aurora that focuses on the many multi-million-dollar emergency services projects.
    Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Even just dropping in to hold the baby so her daughter can take a one-hour nap goes a long way.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
  • When playing within their own half, United adjust into a 5-4-1 with the No 10s dropping in to better protect central midfield.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • April was stepping in for CJ Robbins, who was promoted to Minnesota’s defensive line coach.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Across Philadelphia, residents say progress is happening in different ways — sometimes through city crews and sometimes through neighbors stepping in to help one another.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Barging (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barging%20%28in%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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