barrels 1 of 2

noun

Definition of barrelsnext
plural of barrel
1
as in loads
a considerable amount a visit to an amusement park should be a barrel of laughs

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2
as in drums
a metal container in the shape of a cylinder a trash barrel

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3
as in pipes
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages barrels of fine wine aging in the winery's cellar

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barrels

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of barrel
as in races
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 Synonyms for barrels
  1. casks
  2. piles
  3. chunks
  4. tins
  5. quantities
  6. drives
  7. hundreds
  8. deals
Noun
  • Cognac casks have been available in small numbers for decades, but because the value is somewhat different to single malt scotch, there has not been this explosion of cask offerings across the price ranges.
    Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Private casks from ghost distilleries carry heightened risks related to quality and authenticity.
    Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of casks
Noun
  • The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of piles
Noun
  • The board voted on the plan in chunks because the proposal in its entirety proved to be so divisive among board members and the community.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, if you’re overwhelmed by your workload, try breaking tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks.
    Q Hamirani, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of chunks
Noun
  • This year, the golden tins included a dozen seasonal cookies made by chefs at the Driskill, Hyatt Centric, Thompson Austin and Hyatt Regency.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Buy cookie tins, candles and ornaments to benefit Season for Caring.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of tins
Noun
  • Members have access to a Single Film Ticket pre-sale, and limited quantities of passes and packages remain on sale.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Try sprinkling ground flaxseed or chia seeds on granola and yogurt, and snack on small quantities of nuts during the day.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of quantities
Verb
  • Here are the three ways people try to balance inconsistency in relationships, and what drives them, according to the study.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Novartis is a prime example, fostering a culture of curiosity and empowerment that drives both engagement and innovation.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of drives
Noun
  • Emergency Lawyers, a human rights group, said more than 100 had been killed and hundreds wounded.
    Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Separately, Amazon announced plans for a massive AI supercomputer built using hundreds of thousands of Trainium2 chips.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hundreds
Noun
  • However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser have sealed deals to reprise their roles of Beth Dutton and husband Rip Wheeler in a new spinoff, Deadline reports.
    Charlie Mason, TVLine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of deals
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