1
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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3
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
Eyewitnesses reported seeing one of the railway’s two cars derailing and careening down the street before hitting a building.
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Angélica Franganillo Díaz, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Hours later, the vessel careened into a nearby bridge, ejecting 19-year-old Mallory Beach into the dark water.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Highball glasses from the MoMA Design Store appear to be defying gale-force winds in real time, careening permanently to the left.
—Emily Johnson, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2025
Delta Aurigid meteors appear each year as Earth careens through a debris trail left by an unknown comet.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Angélica Franganillo Díaz, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Hours later, the vessel careened into a nearby bridge, ejecting 19-year-old Mallory Beach into the dark water.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Highball glasses from the MoMA Design Store appear to be defying gale-force winds in real time, careening permanently to the left.
—Emily Johnson, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2025
Delta Aurigid meteors appear each year as Earth careens through a debris trail left by an unknown comet.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careen
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Back then, Newcastle’s thin squad staggered between results, lurching from challenging the best sides in the league to befuddling losses to inferior squads.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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But as the shutdown lurches through its fifth week, and legislators direct blame at each other, food pantries across the Kansas City area are left to grapple with the fallout.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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The members would have to live within a set geographic area in and around Independence and would serve staggered three-year terms, so only a few seats would ever turn over at the same time.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Cheng likes to build muni bond ladders, which means staggering the maturity dates of multiple bonds.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Brown rats are, in fact, the very same rats that scurry around New York City subway stations and drive tiny cars.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both campaigns are intensifying efforts to sway undecided voters and mobilize their bases.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Narrative warfare sways public sentiment long before a bullet is fired.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both directors have observed stan-worthy deep dives on social media, especially in TikTok videos, where fans are combing through moments of foreshadowing or character details that the filmmakers weaved into the story with love.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Construction of the gown weaved intricate embroidery with crystal embellishments, articulating sensuality and a regal presence.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Many labs today are using AI to speed up the drug discovery process, and make more bets.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Aligning with the global trend To help speed up deployment and reduce upfront capital risk for its customers, Honeywell offers the Biocrude Upgrading technology as prefabricated modular plants.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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The brutal slaying rocked the town, where such crimes were basically unheard of.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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As for her hair, the 14-year-old rocked a middle part and loose curls, showcasing her bronze highlights, perfectly complementing the dress.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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But hurry, prices go back up tomorrow.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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But hurry, because our top Quince clothing picks are selling quickly, and may be out of stock again soon.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Careen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careen. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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