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
The national, state, and local design guidelines have been steamrollered – or perhaps shredded by the metaphorical bobsled hurtling down its track.
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John Deffenbaugh, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
The meteorite is believed to have been blasted from the surface of Mars by a powerful asteroid strike that sent it hurtling to Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 July 2025
In shaky body-camera video, Chicago police Officer Juan Guerrero chases after a suspect, then suddenly picks up speed, hurtling toward a nearby playground.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Bitcoin vaulted to a record high on Monday, climbing more than 1% in early trading and hurtling past $120,000 for the first time.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 July 2025
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John Deffenbaugh, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
The meteorite is believed to have been blasted from the surface of Mars by a powerful asteroid strike that sent it hurtling to Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 July 2025
In shaky body-camera video, Chicago police Officer Juan Guerrero chases after a suspect, then suddenly picks up speed, hurtling toward a nearby playground.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Bitcoin vaulted to a record high on Monday, climbing more than 1% in early trading and hurtling past $120,000 for the first time.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurtle
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Squirrels had always scurried through trees, where birds sang.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
8 Aug. 2025
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As fat raindrops sent onlookers scurrying for cover, the two course partners finished with respective 66 and 67 scores on the day and knotted at six-under atop the early leaderboard.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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The girl was thrown from the SUV that rolled but was able, on her own power, to make her way back to the vehicle to check on the woman, the sheriff's office said.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The woman with Wednesday escapes, but Tyler picks Wednesday up and throws her through a window as cops arrive on the scene.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Giant rushed for 293 carries, producing 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Jeanty rushed for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns last season.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
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After the interaction with Wednesday, which ended with her being hurled out the window, Tyler disappears into the nearby woods, his fate uncertain and his mental state rapidly deteriorating without a master to ground him.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hogwarts Castle houses Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, which hurls guests through the castle’s grounds and into the path of a dragon, acromantula (giant spiders like Aragog) and dementors.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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One example of the effectiveness of consistent safety enforcement is mobile speed management programs for work zones, where the percentage of drivers excessively speeding dropped 30% after implementation.—
David Roberts,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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When the officers attempted to pull the BMW over, the car sped off and made other unsafe driving maneuvers, such as swerving around other cars and running a stop sign.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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From there, Young tossed an accurate ball to Sanders for a would-be first down and it was dropped by the second-year tight end, who has put together an otherwise excellent camp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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Teams of two will compete by tossing bacon from skillet to skillet.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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Several people were seen hurrying to help Warren, including Susan Collins of Maine and Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who grabbed her by her forearm to lift her up.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Then Maye barked signals and hurried the offense back to the line, as the defense showed blitz.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Only one shot was fired, and the gun was flung, in haste, out a window and onto the roof of a passing taxi—details that seem to rule out any elaborate plot.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Instead, Dart flings an impressive touchdown pass to wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Hurtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtle. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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