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
This executive blindness extends across the entire tech industry, creating an economic doom loop that is hurtling toward a massive financial bust.
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Sunil Sharan, Fortune, 27 May 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
In California, explosions on Kuuchamaa, also known as Tecate Peak, send rocks hurtling down its Mexico side.
—Julie Watson, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
In California, explosions on Kuuchamaa send rocks hurtling down its Mexico side.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
The blasts had sent rubble and shrapnel hurtling through the theater’s portico and its tympanum, whose statuary muses, farmers, and metalsmiths were still upright but were backlit by sunbeams now that no masonry was behind them.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Sunil Sharan, Fortune, 27 May 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
In California, explosions on Kuuchamaa, also known as Tecate Peak, send rocks hurtling down its Mexico side.
—Julie Watson, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
In California, explosions on Kuuchamaa send rocks hurtling down its Mexico side.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
The blasts had sent rubble and shrapnel hurtling through the theater’s portico and its tympanum, whose statuary muses, farmers, and metalsmiths were still upright but were backlit by sunbeams now that no masonry was behind them.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurtling
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The only chilly part will be scurrying a few feet from the trailer door into the bathroom and back.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 June 2026
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That’s because the ride has one of the best animatronic figures in SoCal, namely a black cat scurrying across a piano.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The Predators went all in, throwing a bunch of money at MacFarland and a longer title for his business card — president of hockey operations.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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But most of us have had a hydrangea mishap or two, possibly even throwing a dead hydrangea on the compost pile.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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After several miles, the suspect veered into the middle lanes, still speeding at around 90 mph for most of the time.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Experts testified that Erickson and Grossman were speeding along the road.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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In 2017, Spanish police said a 6-year-old girl died and six other children were injured when an inflatable bouncy castle came free from its stakes and flew into the air in Caldes de Malavella, in northeastern Spain, hurling the children to the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Seemingly out of nowhere, people on the sidewalk joined her and started hurling objects at her.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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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.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The video appears to show a person standing with a snow shovel outside the house, near the street, then retreating toward the house and tossing the shovel into the yard.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Toast 1 cup raw walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes.—
Kamal Mouzawak,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 May 2026
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There was a flurry of excitement; groups of people carrying bottles of sparkling wine were rushing down to the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Throw in the signing of dual threat quarterback Malik Willis with the drafting of mauling offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor as well as Will Kacmarek, arguably the best blocking tight end of the 2026 class, and all signs point to the Dolphins having an elite rushing attack for quite some time.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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My summer version of Jay Gatsby flinging his silk shirts over a balcony is filling a room with dainty cotton blouses and dresses in sweet floral motifs.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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Here's Joe Biden's worst trade acquisition, Brittney Griner, flinging Angel Reese around like a rag doll to take us home.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hurtling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtling. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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