BARRELED Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

barreled

verb

variants or barrelled

past tense of barrel

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 Severe storms with hail, heavy rain and winds up to 60 mph barreled through the Charlotte region Friday and left 21,000 Duke Energy customers without power. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026 Meanwhile, the tech industry has barreled ahead in its efforts to develop more capable models. — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 As the animals barreled out of the trees, the driver accelerated, using the truck as a moving barrier to block the bear and let the calf escape. — Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 For instance, Starlink was recently offered to residents of Jamaica and the Bahamas in October 2025 when Hurricane Melissa barreled through the region. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 29 June 2026 The vehicle struck 76-year-old Martha Avila, who was inside the residence when the vehicle barreled into the home. — 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

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In response, the driver sped off, leading officers through parts of Lyon Township, Milford, Wixom, Highland Township and Rose Township.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett sped things up with their Giving Pledge, asking billionaire signers to give away their money during their lifetimes.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 July 2026

Definition of sped

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Norway’s elite 6-foot-5 goal scorer raced with some of the best in the battle for the Golden Boot in the tournament, given to the player with the most goals, and his performance in DFW put his name firmly on the world stage.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
After a poor first touch with his head, Digne was trying to clear the ball when Yamal raced in from behind to challenge in the penalty area.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of raced

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Members of the community rushed to support the toddler’s family after his death, Atlanta News First reported at the time.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Water rushed in through the openings, and the ship foundered so quickly that most of the 500 men onboard were lost.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

Definition of rushed

Verb

The plane stopped, passengers scurried to the terminal and airport employees climbed up on the wings trying to keep the airliner from blowing away.

— Dan Kelly July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Waterbucks stood tall and stately along the trail and hordes of the little Angola impalas scurried across in front of us.

— Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

Definition of scurried

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In the past years, many French people have traveled to neighboring countries where medically assisted suicide or euthanasia is legal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Argentina also ranks first for corners from the right that traveled to the near edge of the six-yard box with 10, six more than any other team.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of traveled

Verb

So Canha zipped out to Burbank in California for production with the Food Network.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Having yanked herself out of the doldrums, Nosková zipped to a 5-2 lead in the second set, before again giving up four quick points to Muchová.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 11 July 2026

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