hurtle

verb

ˈhər-tᵊl How to pronounce hurtle (audio)
Definition of hurtlenext
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 effect was less like watching a time-lapse than hurtling across a social-media feed. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 The injury presents a looming question as the Dodgers again hurtle toward October. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Trump frequently posts policy announcements and other newsworthy information, including about the Iran war, that sends global markets hurtling up or down. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 July 2026 Now, a deal that was hurtling through the regulatory process at a remarkable pace, going from proposal to the verge of completion in about five months, has now entered into a period of stasis. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hurtle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurtle
  1. scurry
  2. throw
  3. rush
  4. hurl
  5. speed
  6. toss
  7. hurry
  8. fling
Verb
  • Inside Botánica Santo Tomas in Wilton Manors, store owner Héctor Giovanni Pizarro Santana sweeps the floor as his tiny Chihuahua, Bella, scurries behind him.
    — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
  • As Hodges scurried about in a panic, Devenanzio kept his game face on and won by a mile.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of scurry
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  • Back on the job the morning after the alert was lifted, Isidro threw a rope over an avocado tree about 20 feet (6 meters) high and climbed up.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The quarterback who has thrown Allen the most passes during camp practices — Patrick Mahomes — spent his time Saturday standing on the sideline.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of throw
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  • Last year in January, at least 30 people were killed as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to bathe in a sacred river during the Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • However, even on longer drives with the second and third units, the Bills generally veered toward keeping a pass-rushing pair in the game for six-plus snaps at a time.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of rush
Verb
  • Kirk got the win with 5 1/3 innings to beat NorCal in the unofficial state title game in the region opener on Sunday, two days before Martinez hurled a complete-game one-hitter to beat Hawaii in the region semifinal.
    — Dennis Pope, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In the attack on Don Maca a few days later, one of the 20 crew members said the first blast hurled him into the air.
    — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of hurl
Verb
  • Saltwater speeds up rust and wear, plants need regular care, docks face storms and tides, and equipment like generators, solar panels, and desalination systems will eventually need replacing.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Cubing the butter speeds things up by increasing surface area.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of speed
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  • Luis Arraez homered, Garrett Stubbs had two hits and an RBI and Aaron Nola tossed seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins, 4-1 on Wednesday night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer pasta to a heatproof bowl and immediately toss with 2 Tbsp.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of toss
Verb
  • News outlets hurried to meet the demand for information by publishing new stories about Harp.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Her campaign staff hurried her away from reporters during her watch party Tuesday night when asked about outside spending and major donors.
    — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hurry
Verb
  • The sudden loss of mass means the strength of the primary star’s gravity drops suddenly, causing the secondary companion to get flung out into space at dizzying speeds.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In that are shades of Woodstock 1994, where Green Day and the crowd flung mud at each other, and Dirnt wound up getting his front teeth knocked out by a security guard who mistook him for a fan.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
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