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or barrelled
as in sped
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 barreled
The vehicle struck 76-year-old Martha Avila, who was inside the residence when the vehicle barreled into the home.
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Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Jac Caglianone barreled his ninth homer in the fourth inning.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
It’s based on the classic Alanis Morissette album of the same name, which barrelled over an unsuspecting America in 1995.
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Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
In 2015, flash flooding barreled through Wimberley, killing at least 12.
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Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
The Mayhem got out to a similar strong start in set two, and barreled through the rest of it, securing a convincing 15-7 win.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
From the moment Jokic became an All-Star with his propensity for triple doubles, from the first time MacKinnon barreled down the ice like his skates were attached to a V-8, winning a championship seemed like a given.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
Heavy rain and thunderstorms barreled across South Florida on Thursday morning, leading to flooding in parts of Miami-Dade.
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Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Videos circulating online captured the moment the freight train barreled into a public bus at a crowded railway crossing near an airport station in Bangkok on Saturday.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Jac Caglianone barreled his ninth homer in the fourth inning.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
It’s based on the classic Alanis Morissette album of the same name, which barrelled over an unsuspecting America in 1995.
—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
In 2015, flash flooding barreled through Wimberley, killing at least 12.
—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
The Mayhem got out to a similar strong start in set two, and barreled through the rest of it, securing a convincing 15-7 win.
—
Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
From the moment Jokic became an All-Star with his propensity for triple doubles, from the first time MacKinnon barreled down the ice like his skates were attached to a V-8, winning a championship seemed like a given.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
Heavy rain and thunderstorms barreled across South Florida on Thursday morning, leading to flooding in parts of Miami-Dade.
—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Videos circulating online captured the moment the freight train barreled into a public bus at a crowded railway crossing near an airport station in Bangkok on Saturday.
—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barreled
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Video shows how chase led to deadly crash Instead of stopping, the purple car accelerated and sped through a red light, according to video from Joel’s dashboard camera.
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The riders sped away after deputies attempted to contact them, reaching speeds of more than 40 mph while riding on a sidewalk, the release said.
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His last three cutter-drones raced past the frightened spawn siblings to the wall.
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The drivers will compete in authentic IROC Pontiac Firebirds that raced in series competition from 1996 through 2006.
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People rushed for cover under restaurant tables and hurried out of their homes into the streets.
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After a decade of grueling in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, several miscarriages and successfully passing her 12-week milestone, Crane, who formerly worked as a mental health nurse, hurried to the hospital.
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In Panama, people rushed to donate supplies to Venezuela, part of a surge across Latin America to help the stricken country.
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Medics rushed the victim to Harlem Hospital, where he’s expected to survive.
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Pip scurried over to take a seat on my foot.
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Lee, who had extended his hitting streak to 16 games the at-bat before, scurried back to first base.
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About 100 yards to the right, a herd of caribou trotted past.
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Majestic horses trotted past the grazing hogs.
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A lot of people on this trip had either never traveled outside of the country before, never been on a plane before, never solo traveled before, didn't have these kinds of book communities in their friends and family back home.
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The ball hadn’t even traveled past the infield by the time Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy hung his head in defeat.
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This secure style can be zipped inside a travel tote or crossbody bag and has enough slots and space to hold credit cards, an ID, and cash or coins—both of which are useful in Europe, especially at cafes where there may be a minimum spend to use a credit card or Apple Pay.
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Make the goodbye tangible The anxiety around a work trip often starts before the suitcase is zipped, which is why some parents make the leaving itself more concrete.
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“Barreled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barreled. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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