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as in to lurch
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the sled careened as it barreled down the hill
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as in to stagger
to move forward while swaying from side to side
he careened unsteadily to the couch after hitting his head
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as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
sounding its siren, an ambulance careened through the intersection
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Recent Examples of careen
The concern is whether such stocks shot too high, too fast because of AI mania, and their careening moves have sometimes reversed direction by the hour.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Brunson, the Knicks’ leading scorer, pulled up with about 5 seconds left to take a 3-point shot which hit the front of the rim and careened off.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Lyrically, the songs find the pair confronting the unknowability of adulthood all while careening between the intimacy of folk acoustics and the catharsis of electronic music.
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Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
The vehicle careened into a deep gorge and was swept away.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Brunson, the Knicks’ leading scorer, pulled up with about 5 seconds left to take a 3-point shot which hit the front of the rim and careened off.
—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Lyrically, the songs find the pair confronting the unknowability of adulthood all while careening between the intimacy of folk acoustics and the catharsis of electronic music.
—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
The vehicle careened into a deep gorge and was swept away.
—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careen
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The old guard of the Democratic Party suffered another body blow when three socialist congressional candidates in New York with anti-Israel platforms swept to victory, lurching the party even further to the left.
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Initial data indicates both of these earthquakes were strike-slip, Magnani said, meaning one plate lurched past the other along the boundary.
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Steely and deliberate songwriting that casually staggers down the line between rhythm and melody, laced with loose yet conscious jams.
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To ensure Miami 305 can still meet the league's minimum roster requirements, the suspensions will be staggered.
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Before the show launches its sixth season later this year, Hoffman unpacked a scene in the season five opener that sets up the surprising mystery the podcasters scurry to solve.
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But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.
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Martinez even swayed a little in his chair while workers tried to find a way to silence the music.
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Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies' management decisions, efficiency and financials.
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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Alongside Chase and her family stands film director Guy Ritchie; not as a badge‑on celebrity, but as a creative collaborator who has invested both capital and time in the project, designing the Wild Kitchen feasting tables and quietly weaving the whisky into his storytelling world.
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Peterson gave credit to catcher Carson Kelly’s game calling, which required the two getting up to speed quickly without the lefty having thrown a bullpen that would’ve given Kelly an idea in person of how his stuff moves.
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Professionals will take full advantage of each upgrade to speed up development, media production, and the heavy lifting required by generative AI tools.
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In a scandal that rocked the business, Davis was fired from Columbia in May 1973, accused of defrauding the company of $94,000 in expense-account violations, including paying for his son Fred’s bar mitzvah and a renovation of his apartment.
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Whitehead took the stage at around seven, rocking at the hips like a boxer readying himself to deliver a quick knockout.
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But hurry—some of our favorites are already selling out!
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But hurry, sizes are selling out quickly on Madewell.
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“Careen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careen. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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