1
as in scurrying
to proceed or move quickly
the probe hurtled through space to its destination: Jupiter
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as in throwing
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 hurtling
The park’s first new coaster in 15 years is a family-friendly attraction that launches guests into an interstellar LEGO adventure to intercept a dangerous object hurtling through space.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Given the orbital-high hopes, any disappointment will trigger a hurtling descent.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Paired with building piano chords and a non-stop lyrical delivery, the listener gets the feeling that Rodrigo is hurtling towards something — whether that something is good or bad remains to be seen.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Our star just unleashed three powerful solar flares in less than 24 hours and potentially sending multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) hurtling toward Earth, raising the chances of northern lights displays this week.
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Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
But that thematic potential is diluted in a movie that keeps hurtling forward without gathering steam.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
The 12-team College Football Playoff will enter just its third season this fall, but momentum seems to be hurtling toward doubling the size of the sport’s postseason tournament.
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The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
Even though astronomers have directly observed the object hurtling toward Earth, its exact size is unknown.
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Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
The biker was sent hurtling through the air as his vehicle ripped apart.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Given the orbital-high hopes, any disappointment will trigger a hurtling descent.
—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Paired with building piano chords and a non-stop lyrical delivery, the listener gets the feeling that Rodrigo is hurtling towards something — whether that something is good or bad remains to be seen.
—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Our star just unleashed three powerful solar flares in less than 24 hours and potentially sending multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) hurtling toward Earth, raising the chances of northern lights displays this week.
—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
But that thematic potential is diluted in a movie that keeps hurtling forward without gathering steam.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
The 12-team College Football Playoff will enter just its third season this fall, but momentum seems to be hurtling toward doubling the size of the sport’s postseason tournament.
—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
Even though astronomers have directly observed the object hurtling toward Earth, its exact size is unknown.
—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
The biker was sent hurtling through the air as his vehicle ripped apart.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurtling
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The cute animal, who was wearing a leash, was seen happily scurrying around the sandy coastline at sunset, while also taking a dip in the water, alongside Atkins' dog.
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But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.
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The Rockies struck first on TJ Rumfield's first-inning RBI single, but the Twins answered after Lewis scored on a throwing error in the second.
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He was reportedly hired and fired several times and went on to make a few more media appearances on WWE Monday Night Raw and in the Jim Rose Circus as part of a knife-throwing act.
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Suppose a relatively small near-Earth object is speeding toward our planet, threatening to wipe the city of Dallas (whose population is over a million) off the map.
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The Yuba City Police Department on Friday released a dash camera video of the end of the chase on social media, which began after an officer saw a car speeding in the area of Stabler Lane and Jamie Drive just west of Highway 99 shortly after midnight on Monday.
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At its core, the hearing involved two former business partners hurling major accusations against one another.
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Jets and winds from black holes are textbook physics, and scientists have observed many supermassive black holes hurling them into space.
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Set over the course of eight years (including the lockdown period during COVID), Herry’s film unfolds fluidly, neither hurrying scenes up unnecessarily, nor lingering too long on any incident.
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No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.
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Applying frosting is one of the few things that cannot be said to be a subset of Haaland’s métier; after tossing his balky piping bag aside in frustration, the Norseman issued an expletive that was deemed bleep-worthy by Fox’s Standards & Practices crew.
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Given the vast number of teens who are nowadays encountering mental health issues, tossing specialized labor at the matter is simply not realistic.
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With the flip of a light switch and the familiar clunk of a VHS tape sliding into a VCR, memories come rushing back for many collectors and movie lovers.
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Poor planning or rushing decisions can lead to costly and inconvenient design mistakes.
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The video showed the person flinging open the office door and opening fire from the hallway.
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The players rotated quickly, setting flurries of picks and cutting, creating space by driving to the basket, stretching the defense to the point of breaking, and then flinging the ball to the open man in the corner.
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“Hurtling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtling. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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