Synonyms of hurled

hurled

verb

past tense of hurl

1

as in vomited

to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth

that meal was so gross I thought I was going to hurl

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vomited
• ejected
• heaved
• spewed
• retched
• puked
• barfed
• threw up
• gagged
• upchucked
• spit up
• lost one's lunch
• disgorged
• regurgitated
• tossed one's cookies
• expelled
• nauseated

2

as in sped

to proceed or move quickly

a fighter jet hurled through the sky

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sped
• raced
• flew
• scurried
• rushed
• trotted
• hurried
• traveled
• drove
• chased
• jumped
• zipped
• ran
• buzzed
• blew
• darted
• blasted
• stepped
• scooted
• dashed
• whirled
• scuttled
• ripped
• rammed
• tore
• bolted
• hurtled
• pelted
• bowled
• blazed
• hustled
• careened
• zoomed
• rocketed
• jogged
• rustled
• whisked
• careered
• barreled
• hastened
• bundled
• coursed
• shot
• cracked (on)
• motored
• hied
• breezed
• humped
• bustled
• belted
• jetted
• nipped
• galloped
• bombed
• beat it
• hared
• flitted
• cannonballed
• stepped on it
• streaked
• scampered
• highballed
• shook a leg
• sprinted
• whizzed
• scudded
• made tracks
• scuffled
• got a move on
• hotfooted (it)
• stampeded
• accelerated
• overtook
• beetled
• outpaced
• stepped out
• outstripped
• quickened
• outran
• caught up
• arrowed
• beelined
• fast-forwarded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• crawled
• dragged
• crept
• poked
• lingered
• poked
• hung (around or out)
• lagged
• strolled
• loitered
• shuffled
• sauntered
• ambled
• tarried
• lumbered
• dallied
• plodded
• dawdled
• slowed (down or up)
• decelerated
• dillydallied

3

as in threw

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm

hurled snowballs at each other

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threw
• tossed
• flung
• slung
• fired
• launched
• heaved
• lobbed
• cast
• catapulted
• hurtled
• pegged
• pitched
• pelted
• dashed
• chucked
• darted
• bowled
• lofted
• let fly
• flipped
• rolled
• gunned
• propelled
• ejected
• precipitated
• passed
• thrust
• hooked
• projected
• impelled
• shot
• rifled
• bucked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hurled

For over a week, protesters have hurled rocks, flares, firebombs and fireworks at police who have used batons and tear gas in clashes in the city center. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Big ups to Michael Bratton, aka SEC Mike, who hurled a few verbal thunderbolts at CFP overlords during a recent on-air visit with ESPN’s Paul Finebaum. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Outside of the rally, roughly 80 people waved signs and hurled chants opposing the president’s visit and Marshall. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

The American Civil Liberties Union sued in February, alleging officers hurled racial epithets, acted violently, and largely withheld food, water, bathrooms and medical care. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026

Protesters have hurled rocks at police, burned government buildings, smashed shop windows and destroyed private property. — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The allegations hurled by state officials against Orange County were based on flat-out lies. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

The settlers hurled stones with slings and set the groves on fire, chasing a group of journalists about 80 yards from the scene. — Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Protesters hurled rocks, petrol bombs, flares and fireworks at police, who responded with tear gas, water cannon, and baton charges as clashes spread through the city center. — Zana Cimili, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2026