as in rushing
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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
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Every so often, a lone car or pickup would come barreling down the highway, hurtle past the protesters and vanish.
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Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
30 June 2026
Luke Hales / Getty Images Major League Baseball could be barreling toward a horrible year in 2027, when games could be canceled amid a labor dispute.
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Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
From the other cameras’ perspectives, the steel marker was in plain view, and the vessel was seen barreling straight toward the marker.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
The writers room is together for season 2 of Robert Carlock and Sam Means‘ NBC comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, barreling toward a late August shoot in time for a fall premiere.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Investors are now barreling into more base metals and rare earths, notes Hou Wey Fook, chief investment officer at DBS.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
White dog moves to Colorado for barreling at 125 proof, well above the industry-typical 120, and ages in a mix of 30- and 53-gallon new American oak at char levels two through five.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
One was barreling down the sidewalk, heading straight for McCabe – topped with a wobbly 10-year-old boy who appeared to be making no attempt to slow down.
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Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Verb
The problem was Lasko’s right field teammate was also barreling down to catch the ball.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Every so often, a lone car or pickup would come barreling down the highway, hurtle past the protesters and vanish.
—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
30 June 2026
Luke Hales / Getty Images Major League Baseball could be barreling toward a horrible year in 2027, when games could be canceled amid a labor dispute.
—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
From the other cameras’ perspectives, the steel marker was in plain view, and the vessel was seen barreling straight toward the marker.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
The writers room is together for season 2 of Robert Carlock and Sam Means‘ NBC comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, barreling toward a late August shoot in time for a fall premiere.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Investors are now barreling into more base metals and rare earths, notes Hou Wey Fook, chief investment officer at DBS.
—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
White dog moves to Colorado for barreling at 125 proof, well above the industry-typical 120, and ages in a mix of 30- and 53-gallon new American oak at char levels two through five.
—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
One was barreling down the sidewalk, heading straight for McCabe – topped with a wobbly 10-year-old boy who appeared to be making no attempt to slow down.
—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barreling
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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At the heart of the clash is how to manage wild horse populations that can reproduce at a rapid clip.
Verb
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Boise and Ada County have created infractions for speeding on the Greenbelt, and the city worked with Lime, a popular electric transportation company, to limit scooter speeds in parts of the city.
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The driver, 26-year-old Saah Foiyoe, was neither speeding nor impaired, according to police.
Adjective
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But none are filmmakers making their own movies while also running, or co-running, a major studio division.
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The difference between Denver’s running game with Dobbins (Weeks 1 to 10) and without him (Week 11 through the end of the season) has been well documented.
Verb
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Set over the course of eight years (including the lockdown period during COVID), Herry’s film unfolds fluidly, neither hurrying scenes up unnecessarily, nor lingering too long on any incident.
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No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.
Adjective
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Industry typically favors action, making swift decisions despite uncertainty, while academia prioritizes rigor, demanding thorough evidence to avoid costly errors.
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The Verge’s David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy describe Fadell’s frustration with outdated, expensive temperature controls and his swift entry back into the product scene.
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On the streets of Paris, editors and buyers have been rushing between shows fan-in-hand, from high-tech cooling devices to tried-and-true paper fans.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
Adjective
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Digital assets are moving at hyper-lightning speed.
Verb
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If seeing one scurrying through your living room sends you scrambling for a quick remedy, your instincts are on track.
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The cute animal, who was wearing a leash, was seen happily scurrying around the sandy coastline at sunset, while also taking a dip in the water, alongside Atkins' dog.
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“Barreling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barreling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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