Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barnstorming
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Writers, especially when roving in packs at writers’ conferences and readings, can get a little name-droppy about their agents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Nearby, buyers from British retailers such as Asos, Barbour, Next and Marks & Spencer, tried their hand at spinning cashmere roving into yarn or learned how to sew on a ruffle made from scrap fabric.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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Neither is having your kids hopping about from school to school like free agents on 1-year contracts.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Travelers are chasing big moments and unforgettable experiences—think the Winter Olympics, the World Cup, or cultural festivals—rather than hopping from place to place.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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That means roaming cameras inside private spaces.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots needed to convert on third down to essentially end the game and secure their first Super Bowl appearance since Tom Brady was throwing passes and Bill Belichick was roaming the sideline.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Meet Cash, an energetic dog with a deep love of toys and gallivanting around in water, his profile says.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Sep. 2025
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Returning principal cast Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were all spot gallivanting around famed city haunts, including the Met, which transformed its exterior to host a Gala-esque fete appearing in the sequel.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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The video shows protesters wandering in and out of the street as officers persist in trying to talk them back.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Protesters can be seen wandering in and out of the street as officers persist in trying to talk them back.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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What on Earth was Gabriel rambling on about before, anyway?—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Roger Naylor shares 10 favorite Arizona destinations from his 50 years of rambling here.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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There are still Targaryens and characters hitting one another with sharp implements, but this show follows a relatively small-scale story of a knight and his squire traipsing around Westeros.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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In November, the newest jaguar on the scene, nicknamed Cinco, was seen traipsing through the southeastern borderlands.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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An obsessive Wu-Tang Clan fanboy in his teens in the 90s, Cilvaringz managed to achieve the unthinkable and, through relentless hustle, hard work and determination, work his way into the group’s inner circle, touring the world with his hero and mentor RZA.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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Organizers say the venue will host nationally touring artists, regional performers and local acts, while also serving as a flexible, multi-use space for community events.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Barnstorming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barnstorming. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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