1
as in ton
a considerable amount
a visit to an amusement park should be a barrel of laughs
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2
as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
faced with a firm deadline, we barreled through the project at a furious pace
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Recent Examples of barrel
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
Ras Isa terminal, about which is about 35 miles north of the port city of Hodeidah, has a storage capacity of 3 million barrels.
—USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Mary Gilbert, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
The storms moving and forming across the country arrived just days after a colossal system barreled across the U.S., killing at least 42 people.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
If the same barrels are used for different whiskeys produced at the same distillery, is there really a difference between, say, Booker’s barrels and Basil Hayden barrels?
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
Ras Isa terminal, about which is about 35 miles north of the port city of Hodeidah, has a storage capacity of 3 million barrels.
—USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
The same wide-reaching storm that sent the tornado barreling toward the Drope’s home would spawn at least 100 others across multiple states during a severe thunderstorm outbreak.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
The storms moving and forming across the country arrived just days after a colossal system barreled across the U.S., killing at least 42 people.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrel
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The tiny pup has been spotted meeting tons of celebs, including Demi Moore and her tiny dog, Pilaf, Powell's Twister costar Daisy Edgar-Jones and more.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Avocado makes a ton of great organic sleep products, particularly its Green Mattress and Eco Mattress Topper.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After the vinegar cycle completes, sprinkle ½ cup of baking soda directly into the drum.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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This heritage is also deeply rooted in Puerto Rican cuisine, where the same African legacy that echoes in the drums of Loíza can be tasted in the island’s kitchens.—
Melissa Rose Cooper,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The tent includes features such as a small TV room and visible air-conditioning pipes.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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Now Currently, most regulations that address phosphorus runoff cover sources that can be easily identified, such as discharge pipes.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Policymakers have been racing to address the decline in production work following a series of major disruptions: the COVID-19 pandemic, the dual 2023 strikes in entertainment and the larger contraction in the industry.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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Marchand raced down the ice to prevent an icing call and received a pass from Eetu Luostarinen.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2025
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Essentially, each state gets its own bucket, noted Dr. Mujeeb Basit, a modeling expert on disease spread who wasn’t involved with the new research.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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Funds to prevent people from becoming homeless, for example, are spread over all three buckets of money.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 sped to a strong finish on MTV.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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Nose Mode, for instance, prompts you to hold the camera between your teeth and results in caricature-like videos where your head is enormous, your body is shrunken, and your movements are sped up.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Photo of the day: The Eagles have landed The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their recent Super Bowl championship with President Trump at the White House on Monday, though at least two dozen players – including Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts – did not attend.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Caribbean region had a strong showing this year, with nearly a dozen beaches across the area making the list.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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My grandfather even owned a tin mine, so that history feels personal, and Coolies Club captures the heritage well.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Barrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrel. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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