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Recent Examples of barnstorm
Since early August, Vance has barnstormed across key battlegrounds, including Georgia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, in an effort to shore up vulnerable Republicans and pressure Democratic incumbents.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 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
Over the next four decades, GameDay evolved into a traveling paragon of sports television, barnstorming its way across college campuses each week, with Corso serving as master of ceremonies.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Chinese electric vehicles are barnstorming across Europe, but Germany, the continent’s biggest market, is proving a tougher nut to crack.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 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
Over the next four decades, GameDay evolved into a traveling paragon of sports television, barnstorming its way across college campuses each week, with Corso serving as master of ceremonies.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Chinese electric vehicles are barnstorming across Europe, but Germany, the continent’s biggest market, is proving a tougher nut to crack.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barnstorm
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The former major league catcher of 10 seasons began his post-playing career in 1996 with the Milwaukee Brewers as a scout before becoming a roving instructor in 1997 and then assistant to the general manager in 1998.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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After brushes with presidential campaigns, Jackson continued his activism, including being a roving diplomat without portfolio.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Today, the small wild-roaming herds are often viewed as a symbol of resilience and wisdom.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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Broadbelt’s death shocked the Miami Gardens neighborhood, where residents say unleashed, sometimes aggressive dogs roam the streets in the late nights and early mornings.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Bird lovers should hop on this $15 glass hummingbird feeder or this solar bird feeder deal ASAP, as both styles are super popular and selling in droves.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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When the officer attempted to contact him on foot, police said the rider hopped the median and sped away.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Harbor seals are typically found along North Atlantic coasts from Canada and Greenland through New York, though some occasionally wander as far south as Florida, according to the New England Aquarium's website.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Back in town, visitors can also wander through Old Town Murrieta along Washington Avenue.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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They are bused to Pioneer School in Somerset, a commute that can take up to two hours each way for some children.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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After a screening at Carnegie Hall, guests were bused over to The Pool, a storied event space and the former home of the Four Seasons restaurant located in Midtown’s historic Seagram Building.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
4 Feb. 2026
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The hotel seems to lend itself less to the idea of gallivanting around, but more to hunkering down and getting cosy.—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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Puccini’s 1904 masterpiece is set in Japan, where American naval Lt. Pinkerton searches for a girl to gallivant with in the Far East.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
16 Nov. 2025
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The move breaks a record previously held by Coldplay for most shows in a calendar year; the British group achieved a 10 show stand back in 2024 for the band’s Music of the Spheres jaunt.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2026
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The pig slobbers mud on my right leg as Grace jaunts away.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
25 Nov. 2025
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The Goop founder jetted off to Vail, Colorado, for an après-ski trip with Meiomi.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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After Friday night’s game in Utah, Hughes will be jetting to New York City to appear as a guest on Saturday Night Live.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Barnstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barnstorm. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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