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Recent Examples of barnstorm
The Savannah Bananas -- the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball -- are an exhibition barnstorming baseball team based in Savannah, Georgia.
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Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
In recent days the pair has barnstormed through Republican strongholds in the West, including stops in Montana, Utah and Idaho, attracting large crowds in the process.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
Rivera was flush with all the currents of Modernism, gargantuan talent, career success, and stories of hobnobbing with fellow legends of the day while barnstorming around Europe.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Members of his Cabinet are not planning to barnstorm the country, either.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
In recent days the pair has barnstormed through Republican strongholds in the West, including stops in Montana, Utah and Idaho, attracting large crowds in the process.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
Rivera was flush with all the currents of Modernism, gargantuan talent, career success, and stories of hobnobbing with fellow legends of the day while barnstorming around Europe.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Members of his Cabinet are not planning to barnstorm the country, either.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barnstorm
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But a string of rent increases — not to mention noise from roving bachelorette parties and a club across the street — began to take its toll.—
Anna Fixsen,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The page posted several videos of the fight which show people roving the streets violently pushing and shoving individuals to the ground.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Four other systems roamed the Atlantic basin before Erin – Andrea, Barry, Chantal and Dexter – but none were stronger than a tropical storm.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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The saiga antelope roams the Eurasian steppe of Central Asia.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
15 Aug. 2025
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Rather than forcing customers to sign up for a regular Sling subscription, which starts at $45.99 a month (with half off upon sign-up), the company is offering a way to hop on and off for big games, tournaments or series.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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Other creators hopped on the trend, including Marylyn Chukwuekezie, a beauty content creator based in Nigeria.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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There are also shots of Slurp wandering through a Christmas carnival, Tyler hiding in what appears to be a sewer before emerging back into civilization in a cloak, and Enid nervously wielding a sword.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Kids and adults can take part in homesteading classes, check out a show in the 30-foot planetarium dome, participate in seasonal programming, or simply wander around the properties’ six historic buildings, including a drugstore, school, church, and cabin.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Attendees can take the LYNX Blue Line to 9th Street Station, which is near First Ward Park, and CATS buses 10, 11, 16, 23 and 8 have routes that pass near the park.—
Evan Moore
August 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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The change was made to improve busing efficiency, Chief Operating Officer Chris Burkhardt told The Enquirer.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The wildly physical Low Cut Connie is gallivanting at Mohegan Wolf Den.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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After seeing her out on the town gallivanting with a few shady characters, Kat's friends intervene, unaware that the teacher is actually on a secret mission at the direction of law enforcement.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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As a family prepares to jaunt from New York to Mars, the father relays all the possible dangers and crazy theories about what exactly happens during the process.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
12 June 2024
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Lauren Sánchez and Katy Perry were onto something with their much-hyped (and equally ridiculed) jaunt into space.—
David Christopher Kaufman,
Air Mail,
17 May 2025
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His speed and physicality pop, but not as much as his spatial awareness and ability to jet into open spaces.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Aug. 2025
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But those who can’t jet to the white isle will still get a chance to see Holosphere 2.0 when Prydz takes it on tour.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
30 July 2025
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“Barnstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barnstorm. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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