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or barrelling
as in speeding
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 barreling
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
But none of them came in a game this tight, with so much on the line, for a team barreling toward destiny.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Typhoon Kalmaegi — the deadliest typhoon to hit Asia this year — is barreling toward Vietnam, with landfall expected within hours.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Most actors would think twice before barreling through a glass door.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Now, the Democratic state attorneys general who brought the charges are barreling toward deadlines to make critical decisions about the future of the cases.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2025
Less than 48 hours later, ICE shut down the block, barreling down Broadway against one-way traffic in armored vehicles, triggering national media attention and immediate protests.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The storm is barreling toward Jamaica, where catastrophic, life-threatening damage is expected, as landfall in the Caribbean island nation is forecast for Tuesday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
That’s why McCaffrey is no longer taking the time to read his blocks and instead just barreling forward because a two-yard gain is better than the likely four-yard loss?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Like all of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, it was filtered through charcoal before barreling, part of the Lincoln County process, but only through three feet instead of the usual 10 feet according to Fletcher (there’s less corn in the mashbill, and therefore less oil to be absorbed).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
But none of them came in a game this tight, with so much on the line, for a team barreling toward destiny.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Typhoon Kalmaegi — the deadliest typhoon to hit Asia this year — is barreling toward Vietnam, with landfall expected within hours.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Most actors would think twice before barreling through a glass door.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Now, the Democratic state attorneys general who brought the charges are barreling toward deadlines to make critical decisions about the future of the cases.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2025
Less than 48 hours later, ICE shut down the block, barreling down Broadway against one-way traffic in armored vehicles, triggering national media attention and immediate protests.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The storm is barreling toward Jamaica, where catastrophic, life-threatening damage is expected, as landfall in the Caribbean island nation is forecast for Tuesday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
That’s why McCaffrey is no longer taking the time to read his blocks and instead just barreling forward because a two-yard gain is better than the likely four-yard loss?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barreling
Verb
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He was also convicted of speeding in a school zone in September 2017 in Tool, according to the warrant.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Melvindale police pulled over a speeding vehicle during the weekend – and ended up delivering a baby.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since Berman took the helm in 2022, professional women’s soccer has seen rapid growth.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the footage, the children could be seen hurrying off the bus and onto the woman’s porch as the smoke grew.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pedestrians are hurrying past to find their places on Fifth Avenue, but the girls have a different kind of readiness about them.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kylie wears a black polo shirt, black joggers and white running shoes.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Currently in theaters is Yorgos Lanthimos’ fifth collaboration with Emma Stone, Bugonia, which also stars Jesse Plemons; that pic counting a current running cume of $13M+ at the global box office, now in its second week in theaters.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Cyclones’ usually elite defense ranks 11th in the Big 12 in rushing defense, 10th in passing defense and 14th in sacks.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even so, the worries came rushing in.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But their party went into swift decline during the Cold War that began in the late 1940s and barely exists today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The campaign began with an air offensive in January 1991, followed by a swift ground assault that expelled Iraqi forces within 100 hours.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This time, the final fans scurrying in were met by queues.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Inside, there’s the occasional model being fitted and photographed, outside there are truck drivers, caterers, lighting specialists and many more milling around or scurrying about.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Barreling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barreling. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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