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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
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
See the process for yourself on the BONDED tour, which leads visitors deep into the process, from fermentation to barreling, with tastings along the way.
—Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Magic guard Jalen Suggs came barreling down the lane, perhaps looking for revenge for Stewart’s block of his dunk attempt in Game 2.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
But there’s agita in the air, that these great boom times of box office and 45-day window extensions are barreling toward an apocalypse, and that’s all because of the looming Paramount-Warner Bros merger which is expected to final before Q4 this year.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
The University of Beer location in Folsom is barreling toward its final days as the business announces it closure.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Cunningham’s Fisher-Price pianos and decrepit drums are unmistakable, as is Ciani’s Buchla, which whooshes and rattles like a steam engine barreling down the tracks.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Then a big Mercedes flying Nazi flags comes barreling down the road.
—Alice Kaplan, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The Microsoft tech glitches come as Artemis II is barreling toward the moon at more than 6,000 miles per hour.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Fueled by the oil and gas industries, climate breakdown is barreling our way.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
See the process for yourself on the BONDED tour, which leads visitors deep into the process, from fermentation to barreling, with tastings along the way.
—Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Magic guard Jalen Suggs came barreling down the lane, perhaps looking for revenge for Stewart’s block of his dunk attempt in Game 2.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
But there’s agita in the air, that these great boom times of box office and 45-day window extensions are barreling toward an apocalypse, and that’s all because of the looming Paramount-Warner Bros merger which is expected to final before Q4 this year.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
The University of Beer location in Folsom is barreling toward its final days as the business announces it closure.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Cunningham’s Fisher-Price pianos and decrepit drums are unmistakable, as is Ciani’s Buchla, which whooshes and rattles like a steam engine barreling down the tracks.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Then a big Mercedes flying Nazi flags comes barreling down the road.
—Alice Kaplan, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The Microsoft tech glitches come as Artemis II is barreling toward the moon at more than 6,000 miles per hour.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barreling
Verb
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Citations vary by county, but usually fines are $100 or more for speeding 10 mph over the limit.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Doctors suggested that the data do not support an early change in therapy and instead introduce unknown risks by speeding up the treatment sequence, potentially reducing time on otherwise effective options, noted Jefferies analysts.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Even more troubling, predatory supplement companies target youth with deceptive claims about the safety and efficacy of these products, claiming users will lose a rapid amount of weight or achieve a perfect body.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Innovation is the driving force behind societal progress, with rapid advancements occurring at a faster pace than ever before in human history.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Instead of hurrying to break up tents and scatter RVs, Lee and Oakland’s interim homelessness chief Sasha Hauswald want city workers to focus on minimizing trash and human waste around encampments.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Tennessee product is a tough, press-man corner who will challenge receivers at the line of scrimmage and sacrifice his body to make a tackle in the running game.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Barrett uses his size (312 pounds) and length (a wingspan of over 80 inches) to disrupt in the running game.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the public debuts of SpaceX and other companies could add pressure to the Magnificent Seven, given that investors rushing to make space for the IPOs will have to offload existing holdings.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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In footage obtained by NBC DFW and Fox 4, Zapata could be seen rushing the resident to safety following the gunfire before being hit by shrapnel in his eye and calling authorities for assistance.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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News of the troop withdrawal drew swift condemnation from Democrats in Congress and members of a hawkish Washington think tank.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Just as important, the swift and decisive actions of our officers ensured the situation was brought under control safely, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Your eyes may see the prairie dogs digging and scurrying.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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An over-excited group of fans celebrated the two saves by breaking a pane of glass behind the Kings bench, sending the coaches scurrying and pausing the game for several minutes as workmen repaired the damage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After organizers failed to seek authorisation for the event, 600 police officers were deployed on Friday, issuing dozens of fines mainly for the possession of narcotics and driving offences.—
Niamh Kennedy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The guard has a knack of driving past the point of attack for her own shot or a drive-and-kick opportunity for her teammates.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Barreling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barreling. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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