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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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as in rushing
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barreling
Adjective
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Last year, there were 34 incidents of rapid intensification -- when a storm gains at least 35 mph in 24 hours -- which is about twice the average and causes forecasting problems, according to the hurricane center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025 -
The report found that the cladding did not meet fire safety regulations and was the primary reason for the rapid spread of the fire.—
Time,
Time,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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With a running start, Tremble lowered his head and delivered a nasty blow to Brisker’s neck.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Watkins can provide help against low blocks with his running and aerial ability, but a potential concern is his pressing.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Smith’s swift ascent has exceeded the already enormous expectations Houston had for him.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The Nets’ final move of the 2025 NBA Draft was a swift Day 2 trade.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Their whirlwind political alliance, however, quickly frayed and deteriorated into a bitter feud in an Asian democracy that has long been hamstrung by clashing political clans.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The new pictures come after Brittany and Patrick returned back home to the U.S. from their whirlwind European trip to several countries including Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
Peoplemag,
11 July 2024
Verb
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So what’s driving the need for these changes?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By forcing his posts to the top of feeds, elevating like-minded voices, and driving critics off the platform, Musk revealed the raw power of ownership.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The lower end of that spectrum (2,000 kelvins) will provide an orangey, amber light and attract the fewest flying insects.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Oilers might be wise to trade for him in June, sign him and increase the number of speedy wingers with plus shots in the pool of young talent available this fall.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Because a massive particle travels more slowly, a speedy observer could overtake it and effectively reverse its direction of motion, thus flipping its apparent handedness.—
Zack Savitsky,
Wired News,
22 June 2025
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“Barreling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barreling. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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