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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If seeing one scurrying through your living room sends you scrambling for a quick remedy, your instincts are on track.
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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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The game featured two of baseball's best and hardest-throwing pitchers in Burns and Misiorowski.
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Players will be hopping, throwing, rolling, shooting and more in a broad test of their reflexes.
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Boise and Ada County have created infractions for speeding on the Greenbelt, and the city worked with Lime, a popular electric transportation company, to limit scooter speeds in parts of the city.
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The driver, 26-year-old Saah Foiyoe, was neither speeding nor impaired, according to police.
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One of his favourites was dal paran — a traditional folk competition which involves hurling stones off the side of a mountain.
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At its core, the hearing involved two former business partners hurling major accusations against one another.
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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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Roughly chop the smashed cucumbers before tossing them with the vinaigrette.
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Paula quickly gets rid of the gun, tossing it in the garbage of the police station bathroom, but pockets the flash drive.
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On the streets of Paris, editors and buyers have been rushing between shows fan-in-hand, from high-tech cooling devices to tried-and-true paper fans.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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The forward Agustin Canobbio was red-carded in the final seconds after grabbing referee Ismail Elfath’s arm and flinging it away.
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The video showed the person flinging open the office door and opening fire from the hallway.
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“Hurtling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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