hurdled

verb

past tense of hurdle
1
as in leaped

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2
as in surmounted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdled
  1. leaped
  2. surmounted
  3. jumped
  4. overcame
  5. bounced
  6. threw
  7. bounded
  8. conquered
Verb
  • Earlier this month, Uthmeier leapt to the defense of University of Florida board chairperson Mori Hosseini, one of DeSantis’ most loyal supporters and arguably the most powerful person at the school.
    — Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • Behind the Egyptian goal, a massive group of Argentines leapt and danced, singing at the top of their lungs until their throats couldn’t take any more.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of leaped
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  • The New York Knicks, led by star point guard Jalen Brunson, look to extend their lead to 3-0 against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night and effectively put the championship series to bed (In the history of the NBA Finals, no team has ever surmounted a 3-0 comeback).
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 June 2026
  • At the center of it all, perfectly aligned with the flags, columns, architraves, and pediments, was the engrossed Declaration in its altar, surmounted by a bronze eagle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Definition of surmounted
Verb
  • The number of New Yorkers diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease on the Upper East Side has jumped to 10, officials said Saturday.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
  • Adams, a 6-foot-7, 225-pound, 24-year-old native of Austin, Texas, jumped high to block an Arthur Kaluma layup while playing 1 minute, 47 seconds for Golden State in the Warriors’ 104-72 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of jumped
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  • The Knicks overcame several double-digit point deficits to win the 2026 NBA championship, their first in 53 years.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026
  • Heide Hafner, Miss Subways 1976, overcame obstacles like sexism to earn her pilot's license.
    — Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of overcame
Verb
  • Two years ago, the Dodgers bounced the Padres in Game 5 of the NLDS.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • Moments later the ball bounced to Lamine Yamal, who drilled a shot that was blocked.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of bounced
Verb
  • Robbie Ray threw six efficient innings after regrouping from a fall while covering first base, Willy Adames hit a two-run double as part of a four-run opening frame and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Saturday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Fittingly, on Saturday, Yamamoto took the mound against the Padres and threw seven shutout innings.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of threw
Verb
  • It is bounded by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Though his tail was wagging, the dog immediately bounded down the hallway toward an officer, who fired his service pistol four times, killing the dog.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of bounded
Verb
  • The story here is how the Minions conquered Hollywood and became movie stars, which has charmed critics especially, with so many homages to classic Hollywood film.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • But Alexca, a bubbly toddler who giggles and runs about, has conquered her grandmother’s heart.
    — Julie Watson, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of conquered
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