barnstorm

Examples of barnstorm in a Sentence

These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Recent Examples on the Web Both parties have encouraged voters to cast their votes over the next few weeks so they can be counted immediately, which could mean speedier results in November, and candidates from the top of the ticket are expected to barnstorm the state in the coming days. Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2024 Donald Trump's schedule from 9/24 - 9/30 Sept. 24: Savannah, Georgia Trump is scheduled to make remarks in Georgia Tuesday, weeks after Harris and Walz barnstormed the state. James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024 The Walz visit to Wausau is part of a campaign effort to barnstorm battleground states following Tuesday's debate between Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump. Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2024 This week, Harris is barnstorming battleground states alongside her new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a favorite of progressives and young voters. Calmatters, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for barnstorm 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barnstorm
Verb
  • Actress Kerry Washington practically lives on the campaign trail these days, and the Congressional Black Caucus has been a roving roadshow for the campaign.
    Philip Eliott / Detroit, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Its roving purple bus provides on-site health screenings, vaccinations, and management of chronic conditions.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Most of the dogs love roaming around by themselves, but there's no doubt which breed likes to be around the staff at all times.
    Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The story unfolds in a single spot from a single camera position, from dinosaurs roaming the ground where a home is later constructed and where families spend decades of their lives.
    Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Hike to the top of Mary’s Rock for incredible views of the Shenandoah Valley, or hop on Skyline Drive for the scenic drive of a lifetime.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
  • To close out the set, Dasha gave a toast to her fans and PATRÓN for creating such a legendary experience, before hopping in the crowd to dance with her fans.
    Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Children on the autism spectrum tend to wander, or elope, from home and other safe places at a higher rate than their peers, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
    Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Some bucks might wander 5 to 8 miles or more, while others move 2 miles or less.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Officials have added a second layer of security fencing to protect election offices, as well as concrete k-rails, which means election workers will be bused in from offsite locations due to reduced parking spaces.
    David Gilbert, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The jury was bused to a hotel closer to Carroll County and will be sequestered for the duration of the trial, CNN affiliate WTHR reported.
    Nicole Chavez, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The film is all gun-toting, door-busting, gallivanting action.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2024
  • The slouchy, relaxed silhouette offers ultimate comfort — a must when gallivanting around town.
    Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Bruce Almighty jaunts through the travails of an ordinary person gifted the abilities of God, but there’s a cosmic horror to the prospect of a man accruing that kind of power.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
  • But for a sip of the old optimism, consider wrapping your Green Line jaunt with a detour to The Cove (Christian name: the Cove Lounge), one of the Near South Side’s best dive bars and one of the most quintessentially Chicago nights out anywhere.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2024
Verb
  • Kelce jetted to Argentina for a show on her Eras tour.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • While Oscar hopefuls spend October jetting off to regional film festivals in the Hamptons, Mill Valley, and Middleburg, for the rest of us the month functions as a brief pause for breath.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near barnstorm

Cite this Entry

“Barnstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barnstorm. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on barnstorm

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!