1
as in loads
a considerable amount
a visit to an amusement park should be a barrel of laughs
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2
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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
China’s oil imports have fallen by almost 5 million barrels a day — equivalent to roughly 5% of global supply — since the start of the Iran war, helping tame already high crude prices.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
Trump has authorized the overall release of 172 million barrels over several months.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The effective closure of Hormuz has led to the loss of more than 1 billion barrels of oil, the largest supply disruption in history.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Trump said that millions of barrels of oil were being exported from the Middle East.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 June 2026
The partnership resulted in the implementation of energy efficiency measures across the HVAC and lighting systems that are projected to reduce carbon emissions by an amount equivalent to avoiding the import of approximately 7,200 barrels of oil.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The biggest question mark is connecting the dots from Guernsey, Wyoming to the Cushing, Oklahoma oil hub that ships barrels down to the Gulf Coast refining complexes and export terminals in Texas and Louisiana.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Read on to discover the best time to spot the fast-moving shooting stars as Earth barrels through the debris trail shed by Halley's Comet.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 May 2026
Working from his own screenplay, Cronin barrels over the gaping plot holes — a doctor might have some thoughts here — and gets to the good stuff with the family at home in squirm-inducing close quarters, a live-in demon resting in her bedroom.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
But Lumet and screenwriter Frank Pierson ease up on the laughs as Sonny’s predicament grows more helpless, allowing the audience to feel his desperation as the drama barrels toward a tragic finale.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Infielder Chris Hacopian barrels a ball, but Jaquae Stewart nabs it right before the warning track.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
The point of using different types of corn in the mashbill is to explore how less common varietals affect the flavor of the whiskey, which if taken to another conceptual level should influence how the wood will affect another spirit aged in the barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
China’s oil imports have fallen by almost 5 million barrels a day — equivalent to roughly 5% of global supply — since the start of the Iran war, helping tame already high crude prices.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
Trump has authorized the overall release of 172 million barrels over several months.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The effective closure of Hormuz has led to the loss of more than 1 billion barrels of oil, the largest supply disruption in history.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Trump said that millions of barrels of oil were being exported from the Middle East.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 June 2026
The partnership resulted in the implementation of energy efficiency measures across the HVAC and lighting systems that are projected to reduce carbon emissions by an amount equivalent to avoiding the import of approximately 7,200 barrels of oil.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Verb
Continue reading … POLITICS TICK TOCK — Congress barrels toward deadline pile-up as GOP divisions threaten Trump agenda.
—FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The biggest question mark is connecting the dots from Guernsey, Wyoming to the Cushing, Oklahoma oil hub that ships barrels down to the Gulf Coast refining complexes and export terminals in Texas and Louisiana.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Read on to discover the best time to spot the fast-moving shooting stars as Earth barrels through the debris trail shed by Halley's Comet.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 May 2026
Working from his own screenplay, Cronin barrels over the gaping plot holes — a doctor might have some thoughts here — and gets to the good stuff with the family at home in squirm-inducing close quarters, a live-in demon resting in her bedroom.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
But Lumet and screenwriter Frank Pierson ease up on the laughs as Sonny’s predicament grows more helpless, allowing the audience to feel his desperation as the drama barrels toward a tragic finale.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Infielder Chris Hacopian barrels a ball, but Jaquae Stewart nabs it right before the warning track.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrels
Noun
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The initial system, named Eos, serves as a large-scale prototype designed to achieve steady-state fusion and test structural integrity under real operational loads.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Henry is a must-visit for small-batch wines and tins of briny fish.—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Stored in aluminum foil tins with clear plastic lids in the cooler, the sandwiches deliver a ton of flavor in bitty, two-bite stacks.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Large pipes can be seen leading into the tank, which could have held around half a million liters of water, according to measurements taken from satellite images.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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For a keeper who’s only played 23 career MLS games, his coolness between the pipes stands out.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The fate of roughly $2 billion annually that was intended to help reduce wildfire risk, promote clean water and build affordable housing, along with other efforts across California, is uncertain as the Legislature races to pass a state budget by Monday.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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In another clip, as the couple pulls into the driveway of the property, floodwater rapidly races down the concrete.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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There’s tons of shopping and dining nearby, as well as convenient subway access.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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All that energy is stored in giant onboard batteries that collectively weigh 44 tons.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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Two groups of ultras performed choreographed routines of chants and jumping, backed by drums and trumpets.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The team is staying at the historic Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington, where a display featuring Ivorian masks, drums and traditional clothing welcomes players and visitors.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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It was initially aged for seven months in the aforementioned casks, but then spent an additional four months in barrels that were used to mature Still Austin Red Corn Bourbon.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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At the time, several tequila producers had already been experimenting with different barrel finishes — including wine casks and various oak treatments — but sherry‑specific finishing was still relatively uncommon.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Ramsay speeds through many of the action shots to instead focus on Joe’s psyche.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Adrenaline speeds up peristalsis, the contractions and constrictions of the intestines, while blood is diverted from the digestive system, which can cause nausea.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Barrels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrels. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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