1
as in ton
a considerable amount
a visit to an amusement park should be a barrel of laughs
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2
as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
faced with a firm deadline, we barreled through the project at a furious pace
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Recent Examples of barrel
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
They had been rather carelessly overfilled and half an inch of gas sloshed on top of the barrels.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
Kevin Williams, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Alonso barreled from second, sliding into home plate ahead of the ball.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The battery was packaged in a special containment barrel and removed from the site for proper disposal, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
They had been rather carelessly overfilled and half an inch of gas sloshed on top of the barrels.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
Verb
Transportation equipment orders barreled upward in March at 27%, led by a 139% increase in nondefense aircraft and parts.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Alonso barreled from second, sliding into home plate ahead of the ball.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrel
Noun
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Plus, the open backs will keep your feet feeling cool during tons of warm-weather activities.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Every week, Netflix drops a ton of new content for viewers to stream from studios all over the world.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Next to him, two large circular drums hung from the ceiling.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
3 May 2025
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The interview surely would not have been as turbulent if conducted by WGR reporter Sal Capaccio instead of morning show hosts who bang a drum.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The decision comes after the property’s water infrastructure was found to be severely deteriorated, causing frequent pipe ruptures and unreliable water service.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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The men told him some story involving necessary pipe inspections.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Fils, the French No. 1, raced to the net to pick up a Tsitsipas drop shot and scooped it back into play.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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In an interview with the Sunday Times, which was published in May but conducted in March, Brooklyn Beckham, 26, credited his dad with inspiring his love of racing at a young age while discussing his experience at the Formula E Evo Sessions in Miami at the Miami International Autodrome.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Features of the Walker Park Splash Pad include floor geysers, above-ground spray features and a large dump bucket.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2025
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The Celtics offense crumbled in the fourth quarter, missing 14 of its final 15 shots that included an incredible run of more than eight minutes without a bucket.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Los Blancos sped up talks after their 4-3 defeat to Barcelona on May 11, which effectively ended hopes of retaining their La Liga title this season.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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There are already dozens of newsletters bringing educators up to speed on how to use it to help students learn.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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More than two dozen people were rescued Saturday during a record-breaking heat wave as temperatures climbed to the high 90s in parts of Southern California.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Flights remain suspended at over two dozen airports across northern and western regions of India.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Noun
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This 10-piece set includes a half sheet, baking sheet, muffin tin, cooling rack, round cake pan and loaf pan.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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That includes the jars and tins used to package their product.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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“Barrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrel. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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