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Recent Examples of barnstorm
After being awarded the Medal of Honor, O’Hare was brought home by the Navy to barnstorm on a Lindbergh-style celebrity tour.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Unlike previous election cycles, where Trump barnstormed the states with the hottest races and stumped for the Republicans, Trump didn't hold any in-person campaign events for either state's gubernatorial contender—Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears or New Jersey’s Jack Ciattarelli.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
New Mexico barnstormed all over the Rose Bowl grass, bullying UCLA for 298 rushing yards – to equal the success of Utah and UNLV.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 13 Sep. 2025
In recent years, Donato and his Cosmic Country ensemble have been barnstorming America, ascending from small clubs to mid-level theaters with a heady blend of country and psychedelic rock.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Unlike previous election cycles, where Trump barnstormed the states with the hottest races and stumped for the Republicans, Trump didn't hold any in-person campaign events for either state's gubernatorial contender—Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears or New Jersey’s Jack Ciattarelli.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
New Mexico barnstormed all over the Rose Bowl grass, bullying UCLA for 298 rushing yards – to equal the success of Utah and UNLV.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 13 Sep. 2025
In recent years, Donato and his Cosmic Country ensemble have been barnstorming America, ascending from small clubs to mid-level theaters with a heady blend of country and psychedelic rock.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barnstorm
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The show will also feature a couple of reporters — Alex Aljoe will be demonstrating her linguistic skills in a roving role, while Sky Sports’ Rob Jones will be in the England camp — and what promises to be a starry cast of guests.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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The final design for NASA will look like a four-wheel drive electric vehicle that can either rove on its own or carry two astronauts and supplies.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Their multispecies map is a…blueprint that enshrines the right to roam for the entire animal kingdom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Tourists in national team shirts and officials and media members with credential lanyards around their necks are roaming around Bayside Marketplace.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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While the Qatari national team practiced at nearby PayPal Park Friday morning, Switzerland trained in San Diego early in the day before hopping on a plane and making the short flight to San Jose.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Additionally, hopping balls usually come with a weight limit to prevent users from bursting the ball and injuring themselves in the process.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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On our lunch break, we were given time to wander Paris and observe the city through the lens of our story.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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For something more unexpected, wander through Philadelphia's Magic Gardens or seek out the city’s iconic murals, part of one of the largest public art programs in the country.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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The Lakeshore Corridor route issues, including busing to accommodate construction of the fourth rail line into Millennium Station, bring down the overall metric to 80.7%.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2026
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In the nineties, when someone was released from Rikers, the D.O.C.’s standard practice was to bus them to Queens Plaza, in Long Island City, where they would be dropped off, usually in the middle of the night.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The Orlando Sentinel’s Jeff Schweers found Ingoglia has been gallivanting around the state to see the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Daytona 500 and even a boxing match, with taxpayers helping cover his transportation.—
Scott Maxwell,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Imagine if David Rose and Patrick Brewer went gallivanting off on a cozy fantasy adventure, only to discover a shape-shifting girl and humans who are the real monsters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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There’s also The Italian Restaurant located within the 6,100-square-foot entertainment complex that serves classic Italian comfort dishes (during idle times while dining, kids can feel free to jaunt toward the arcade for a round of air hockey before the plate of rigatoni is served).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chappell Roan has been flexing her beauty chameleon muscle this week while jaunting about Paris Fashion Week.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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Rob Stewart was slammed by fans for jetting off to attend Scotland's FIFA World Cup match in Boston less than a day after the rocker canceled a concert in California due to health issues.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Luxury wellness retreats are dominating travel wish lists right now, but the price tag on jetting off to a spa resort has become tough to justify in 2026.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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“Barnstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barnstorm. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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