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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
This newfound footage, painstakingly restored, forms the fabric of EPiC, which, despite Luhrmann’s penchant for hurtling over the top—or maybe even because of it—manages to feel profoundly intimate.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
But the field is hurtling in an alarming direction.
—Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
But beneath that is a years-long belief that crypto would be hurtling toward Wall Street, and not toward a Web3 version of the internet that other VCs saw in the glimmering future.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
From charting the Milky Way with unprecedented precision to landing a probe on a comet hurtling through space, ESA has built a legacy defined by curiosity and collaboration.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Instead of vaulting off the jump that's built to send skiers hurtling backward, Frostad defied physics and spun forward off that ramp.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The Ducks are 16th in the Big Ten, battered by injuries and hurtling toward their worst season under longtime coach Dana Altman.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
But the screams of pain were unmistakable, picked up a number of times by the microphones placed around the course, which usually deliver the evocative whooshing sounds of skiers hurtling down the slopes at speeds that feel inhuman.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
During his world record run, Billy sounded like a train hurtling down a track.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
But the field is hurtling in an alarming direction.
—Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
But beneath that is a years-long belief that crypto would be hurtling toward Wall Street, and not toward a Web3 version of the internet that other VCs saw in the glimmering future.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
From charting the Milky Way with unprecedented precision to landing a probe on a comet hurtling through space, ESA has built a legacy defined by curiosity and collaboration.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Instead of vaulting off the jump that's built to send skiers hurtling backward, Frostad defied physics and spun forward off that ramp.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The Ducks are 16th in the Big Ten, battered by injuries and hurtling toward their worst season under longtime coach Dana Altman.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
But the screams of pain were unmistakable, picked up a number of times by the microphones placed around the course, which usually deliver the evocative whooshing sounds of skiers hurtling down the slopes at speeds that feel inhuman.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
During his world record run, Billy sounded like a train hurtling down a track.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurtling
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DeMar DeRozan just slammed a water bottle to the floor, sending several courtside attendants scurrying into action to mop up the mess.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Crushed like a scurrying cucaracha on the kitchen floor.—
Greg Cote
January 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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The swirling, whirling mass approaches like a steam train, picking up thousands of tons of matter on its descent, throwing clouds of snow into the air as its gathers speeds of up to 130 kph (80 mph).—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Instead of throwing the baby toys on the couch, toss them in the basket.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Police Chief Rick Edwards told reporters an officer nearby saw a large fight in the street and cars speeding.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The two hydrate and charge the drone, but it's destroyed after being hit by a speeding truck.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy could be heard hurling swears at the Swedish team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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Curlers need an intense training regimen, dedicated to sustaining them through short bursts of cardiovascular exercise (sweeping) and keeping their legs flexible and strong to support the deep lunge position adopted when hurling the stone.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Instead of hurrying to break up tents and scatter RVs, Lee and Oakland’s interim homelessness chief Sasha Hauswald want city workers to focus on minimizing trash and human waste around encampments.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Meza Gonzalez and David Christian, one of her attorneys, refused to answer questions from reporters about the plea agreement, hurrying down a flight of stairs at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The atmosphere at Guard and Grace Guard and his team scanned cities nationwide for the right spot to open the next Guard and Grace, eventually tossing aside Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Nashville and Miami in favor of Charlotte.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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To add more nuts to your diet, try tossing them in fruit bowls, salads, oatmeal, and more.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even as other European countries are rushing to foster relations with Beijing, the Lithuanians intend to stick with the Americans.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the footage, aired by CNN affiliate WJAR, players from both teams are seen taking cover as at least a dozen shots are fired, with players and coaches rushing for the gates leading out of the rink’s benches.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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His frustration — flinging the ball into the floor, screaming at his team-mates — could have been a sign of a Chelsea team about to wobble.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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As an example of just how close people can get to the herd, there was a moment of levity at the event when one of the elephants began flinging what was believed to be a mixture of dirt and feces up onto the bridge.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Hurtling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtling. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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