as in rushing
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
variants
or barrelling
as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
faced with a firm deadline, we barreled through the project at a furious pace
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of barreling
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2026
The car went barreling into a gas-station pump, striking a column and overturned.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
In the heat of the moment, though, Certa was clearly walking after one of the officials, but Shrewsberry came barreling in as the official turned around to see the commotion.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
As his sister Holly (Nell Fisher), her friend Derek (Jake Connelly) and their other friends come barreling down the stairs, ready to take over the D&D game, Mike closes the door.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
Typically, the show features a segment inspired by the classic film where Indy is chased by a barreling boulder down a predetermined track.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Let’s nip this in the bud—yes, Jack Daniel’s is Tennessee whiskey that is filtered through sugar maple charcoal before barreling, part of the Lincoln County Process.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Running back Maurice Hall broke off a 66-yard touchdown run, barreling through Miramonte defenders to cut the Matadors’ lead to just one score with six minutes left.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
Despite uncertainty over how federal laws might change, the hemp THC beverage market continues barreling along.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Then Angela comes barreling in again after a call from Ainsley, demanding that Greta waive the housing requirements and secure her daughter an expensive suite in town for the week instead.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2026
The car went barreling into a gas-station pump, striking a column and overturned.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
In the heat of the moment, though, Certa was clearly walking after one of the officials, but Shrewsberry came barreling in as the official turned around to see the commotion.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
As his sister Holly (Nell Fisher), her friend Derek (Jake Connelly) and their other friends come barreling down the stairs, ready to take over the D&D game, Mike closes the door.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
Typically, the show features a segment inspired by the classic film where Indy is chased by a barreling boulder down a predetermined track.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Let’s nip this in the bud—yes, Jack Daniel’s is Tennessee whiskey that is filtered through sugar maple charcoal before barreling, part of the Lincoln County Process.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Running back Maurice Hall broke off a 66-yard touchdown run, barreling through Miramonte defenders to cut the Matadors’ lead to just one score with six minutes left.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
Despite uncertainty over how federal laws might change, the hemp THC beverage market continues barreling along.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barreling
Verb
-
The manufacturers and developers at the hearing told legislators that creating incentives, simplifying building codes and speeding up project reviews would help the industry grow.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Dash camera video captured the teen speeding away from the traffic stop and narrowly missing a deputy standing in the road.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Season One concludes with the Texas Tech geology graduate abandoning a well crew after tragedy strikes, only to achieve rapid success in his personal and work endeavors.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
But one weekend in November, people who would typically be hurrying by, staring down at their phones, stopped.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
15 Dec. 2025
-
Butler began hurrying Boise State and pushing up the tempo, which allowed the Broncos to score off several backdoor cuts and slip screens for big dunks and layups at the rim.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Dec. 2025
Adjective
-
It’s often featured in running shoes, including the Active5Ks; the supercritical foam midsole provides a 67% energy return, according to the brand.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
-
He was also given the additional titles of running game coordinator and running backs coach.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Kubiak found that easy to navigate with a conservative game plan in the season finale at the 49ers with a rushing attack that had 39 attempts for 180 yards while the Seahawks’ defense was muffling the opposition.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
-
Neither will rushing to judgment without due process.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
By Sunday, he was gone, a mercifully swift ending to painfully slow decline.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Condemnation by Russian diplomats of the US raid to capture Maduro, of course, was swift and unequivocal.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
If seeing one scurrying through your living room sends you scrambling for a quick remedy, your instincts are on track.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
-
Investigators are now once again searching for the person who was seen dressed in all black and scurrying down a street in the Rhode Island capital around the time of the shooting in video released to the public on Saturday night.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
-
According to investigators, the man was driving a Chevrolet Silverado northbound on Kilgore Road when the truck left the roadway, entered a ditch and overturned.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Barreling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barreling. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
