1
as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
the probe hurtled through space to its destination: Jupiter
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2
as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
competitors taking turns hurtling their javelins down the field
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Recent Examples of hurtle
But the idea that legislators could make progress on this issue in the near-term seems unlikely given Democrats and Republicans are hurtling toward a federal government shutdown on Wednesday if the Senate can’t agree on a funding bill that gets 60 votes.
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Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
The camera goes hurtling after the characters, none of whom move the same way.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Though the tiny asteroid posed no threat to Earth, NASA had set out to test a method of redirecting the orbital paths of threatening objects hurtling toward Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Many chapters hurtle between time periods.
—Paul McAdory, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
The camera goes hurtling after the characters, none of whom move the same way.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Though the tiny asteroid posed no threat to Earth, NASA had set out to test a method of redirecting the orbital paths of threatening objects hurtling toward Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Many chapters hurtle between time periods.
—Paul McAdory, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurtle
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Normally, the hours and days before the prospect of a shutdown on Capitol Hill are filled with scenes of lawmakers and aides scurrying about to negotiate possible settlements.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
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After scurrying through passengers, the scared kitten ended up in the arms of New York native Betsaida Mercado, who picked up the feline and took her home.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Lawrence threw a long pass that went off the hands of Jaguars receiver Tim Patrick, then deflected off Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pinned inside their own 20-yard line, Lawrence threw a short pass intended for receiver Parker Washington.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Yet after a shaky start to the season, Lawrence responded to the Chiefs star emphatically, connecting with Parker Washington on a three-yard TD toss and a rushing touchdown of his own to even the contest in the third.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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The company had just posted record third-quarter sales driven by buyers rushing to complete purchases before the credit expired.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Walking away from a fight or turning the other cheek at someone hurling insults your way would be an insult to our own ego and pride.—
Ed Lavandera,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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People saw it not once, not twice, but over and over, frequently dressing up as the characters and hurling things — toast, rice, puns, obscenities — at the screen.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, hot sun, freezing temperatures, and moisture will speed up decay.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to Brazilian news site g1, which cited local authorities, Valioso was driving in a speeding car with four others when the vehicle crashed into a tree on Padre Alfredo Street in front of Jardim da Saudade Cemetery in Jacobina, Brazil.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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This 6-quart Dutch oven is just the right size for baking homemade sourdough or tossing the ingredients together to make your best chili recipe.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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No one is better built than Leavy, a crafty veteran sportswriter, for between-innings repartee, wry asides, and tossed-off ideas for improving her beloved sport—and maybe even keeping its ever-looming obsolescence at bay for another decade or three.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Duane heard the shooting and hurried around to help.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Below are the standout Crocs deals worth adding to your cart right now, but hurry before your shoe size sells out.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
7 Oct. 2025
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Keaton also starred alongside Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler in 1996's The First Wives Club, which followed three college friends who reunite for the first time in years at the funeral of their former classmate, who flung herself from her balcony.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Charles eventually returns to Earth to help his X-Men defeat Bastion, an all-powerful human and robot Sentinel hybrid, but the team is flung through time in the process.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Hurtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtle. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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