1
as in loads
a considerable amount
a visit to an amusement park should be a barrel of laughs
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as in races
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 barrels
Michael Christopher Low, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
The war’s impact on inflation depends on its severity and duration as well as the magnitude of the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow corridor through which one in five barrels of oil around the world flow.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
By wreaking havoc on its Gulf neighbors and threatening the transit of 20 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran aims to spike global energy prices and soil the domestic political climate in the United States.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
About 20 million barrels of oil per day typically pass through the strait.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
About 13 million barrels of oil per day moved through the corridor in 2025, according to energy consultancy Kpler.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
About 20 million barrels of oil would transit the strait per day before Iran started targeting vessels in the region at the outset of the ongoing war, representing about 20% of the world's oil consumption, according to a government report from last year.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The refinery has a capacity of more than half a million barrels of crude oil a day.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Due to the cost of glass at the time, the back bar bottles were made thick and sturdy, and usually ornate to display the whiskey, since it was often poured from the larger barrels for patrons.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Parts of the state, including NYC, could end up with well over a foot of snow as the storm barrels down Sunday morning into Monday afternoon.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
But the record’s best tracks trend brutal, when the physicality of the music barrels down hardest.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Still more major airports on the East Coast could see delays later, as the storm barrels east.
—Jeff Martin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Seconds later, another police vehicle speeding to the scene barrels over the man, the video shows.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
What began as a dream honeymoon has turned into a terrifying ordeal for Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop, who are stranded in Jamaica as Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island, according to Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Jamaica is bracing for what may become a defining moment in its modern history as Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island with unprecedented force.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Jamaican officials issued dire warnings Saturday as Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island, poised to become the strongest storm ever recorded there.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
After coalition forces began bombing Iraqi positions in January 1991, part of Iraqi troops’ response was to release millions of barrels of crude oil into the Persian Gulf.
—Michael Christopher Low, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
The war’s impact on inflation depends on its severity and duration as well as the magnitude of the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow corridor through which one in five barrels of oil around the world flow.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
By wreaking havoc on its Gulf neighbors and threatening the transit of 20 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran aims to spike global energy prices and soil the domestic political climate in the United States.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
About 20 million barrels of oil per day typically pass through the strait.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
About 13 million barrels of oil per day moved through the corridor in 2025, according to energy consultancy Kpler.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
About 20 million barrels of oil would transit the strait per day before Iran started targeting vessels in the region at the outset of the ongoing war, representing about 20% of the world's oil consumption, according to a government report from last year.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The refinery has a capacity of more than half a million barrels of crude oil a day.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Due to the cost of glass at the time, the back bar bottles were made thick and sturdy, and usually ornate to display the whiskey, since it was often poured from the larger barrels for patrons.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
The military success of the opening act of the current Iran war, which began with the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has bolstered the confidence of Netanyahu’s supporters as Israel barrels toward an election later this year.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Parts of the state, including NYC, could end up with well over a foot of snow as the storm barrels down Sunday morning into Monday afternoon.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
But the record’s best tracks trend brutal, when the physicality of the music barrels down hardest.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Still more major airports on the East Coast could see delays later, as the storm barrels east.
—Jeff Martin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Seconds later, another police vehicle speeding to the scene barrels over the man, the video shows.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
What began as a dream honeymoon has turned into a terrifying ordeal for Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop, who are stranded in Jamaica as Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island, according to Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Jamaica is bracing for what may become a defining moment in its modern history as Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island with unprecedented force.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Jamaican officials issued dire warnings Saturday as Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island, poised to become the strongest storm ever recorded there.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrels
Noun
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Managing airflow, structural loads, and engine performance in this regime requires careful testing, which is why developers typically expand speed limits gradually during early flight campaigns.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The lobby, with its bar, vintage photo booth, and live event space, acts as the hotel’s social heartbeat with loads of good company.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For quick, single-serve portions, muffin tins or silicone cupcake molds work well.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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As my recycling bin fills with tins, my optimism rises, too.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Maintaining these pipes requires dismantling the equipment, which is time-consuming and costly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Little filth flies such as drain flies breed in sludge and decaying matter that can build up in drain pipes, says Oi.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The officer quickly races into the arena, the more than 21-minute video released by the Pawtucket Police Department shows.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pretending to be asleep, the girl desperately calls a family member who races to the house and calls 911 while on the road.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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According to ReFED, in 2023 the country let 31% of its 237 million tons of food supply go unsold or uneaten.—
Patty Oconnor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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People looking to spend tons of money on a car will soon have a more eco-friendly option, as a variety of luxury auto companies are developing electric vehicles.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During an eclipse, people would bang drums, shoot arrows, or create loud noises to scare the dragon away, as a red moon was seen as a sign of impending misfortune or celestial imbalance.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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These drums bleed into Micay’s version of the song, which riffs off the 1971 synth-arrangement rendition that Wendy Carlos wrote for Clockwork Orange.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though the distillery has been making whisky consistently since about 1998, Ardbeg’s fans never stopped hunting for its whisky, seeking out casks and bottlings from various stages of its existence (in 2022, a 1975 cask was sold to a private collector for a record-breaking $19 million).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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The organic cacao from Tanzania in this bar is aged in bourbon casks for a couple of months, which infuses smooth and oaky undertones into the 82% cacao chocolate.—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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That came as Xi’s purge of China’s military widened — including the removal of nine military officers from the congress last week — as China speeds up its goals of modernizing its army in the coming few years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Barrels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrels. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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