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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
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
And some experts and lawmakers are raising concerns that the agency’s myriad other programs and projects could be barreling toward irreversible harm.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
One was of him barreling through two Bears defenders with a dislocated finger to score a game-winning touchdown.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
So far, a federal budget deal has been elusive, and the government is barreling toward a likely shutdown.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
The deadlock leaves the government barreling toward its first shutdown in nearly seven years.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Jordan still received most of the carries in the first quarter and reached pay dirt on USC’s next possession to even the game at 7, putting his head down and barreling into the end zone from the 1-yard line.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Once again, Congress seems to be barreling toward a government shutdown.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
The closeups of faces, hugely magnified on the Piazza’s screen—noble workers and boisterous bosses alike—could, in a certain light, be viewed as Expressionist updates of dell’Arca for a post-religious age, barrelling toward a dangerous new faith.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
With the loss of Peter Krause's Bobby Nash last season, 9-1-1 is barreling into an uncertain future.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
And some experts and lawmakers are raising concerns that the agency’s myriad other programs and projects could be barreling toward irreversible harm.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
One was of him barreling through two Bears defenders with a dislocated finger to score a game-winning touchdown.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
So far, a federal budget deal has been elusive, and the government is barreling toward a likely shutdown.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
The deadlock leaves the government barreling toward its first shutdown in nearly seven years.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Jordan still received most of the carries in the first quarter and reached pay dirt on USC’s next possession to even the game at 7, putting his head down and barreling into the end zone from the 1-yard line.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Once again, Congress seems to be barreling toward a government shutdown.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
The closeups of faces, hugely magnified on the Piazza’s screen—noble workers and boisterous bosses alike—could, in a certain light, be viewed as Expressionist updates of dell’Arca for a post-religious age, barrelling toward a dangerous new faith.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barreling
Verb
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He was accused of driving recklessly — speeding and passing in a no-passing zone — when the motorist swerved to avoid Lacy and crashed into another vehicle.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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When there were 30 laps to go, he was struck with a penalty for speeding on the pit road.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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That's why Amazon shoppers are hurrying to grab a soft and fluffy comforter for fall.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Stay open to rapid communication, travel opportunities, or passionate connections.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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In this scenario, the rapid spinning movement of the magnetar alters the gamma ray jet.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The two have combined for 594 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns through the Hurricanes’ first four games.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hubbard broke out in a major way last season, rushing for 1,195 yards in 2024 with 11 total touchdowns on the year.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And much of that success has been due to the impressive play of the offensive line, who have both been able to keep Dak Prescott clean and provide holes in the running game for Javonte Williams and company.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Yes, the running game sets up the passing game, but the opposite is also true.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After zipping his bag, Manchester started moving the crew to the cooler.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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When temperatures dip, zipping them back on feels like a magic trick, instantly creating a pair of water-resistant pants with UPF 50+ sun protection.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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About his last Kentucky Derby appearance and his 'swift' horseLooking for a free mini puzzle?—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Berhalter set Chicago up to sit deep and then hit on the counter and the approach worked superbly in the first half with Miami enjoying plenty of the ball outside the Fire box but then ripped apart far too easily by swift breaks.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Normally, the hours and days before the prospect of a shutdown on Capitol Hill are filled with scenes of lawmakers and aides scurrying about to negotiate possible settlements.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
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After scurrying through passengers, the scared kitten ended up in the arms of New York native Betsaida Mercado, who picked up the feline and took her home.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Barreling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barreling. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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