1
as in loads
a considerable amount
a visit to an amusement park should be a barrel of laughs
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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 barrels
Spencer Kimball,pippa Stevens, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Bank of America estimates that in March alone, the world economy lost about 14 million to 15 million barrels per day of crude oil and energy products like diesel and jet fuel.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The announcement comes just two days after sanctioned Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
That volume has been reduced by as many as 16 million barrels since the war began.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s taken about 10 million more barrels per day off the market, the IEA said.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The Cask Strength Rye also builds upon the core version, a whiskey that is finished in Caribbean rum barrels after initial maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Some 20 million barrels of oil typically flow through the strait every day, about 20% of the global oil supply.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Japan, which imports almost all of its oil and gas, is releasing almost 80 million barrels of mostly crude oil as part of a record 400-million-barrel release from global oil stockpiles coordinated by the International Energy Agency.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The military success of the opening act of the current Iran war, which began with the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has bolstered the confidence of Netanyahu’s supporters as Israel barrels toward an election later this year.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Parts of the state, including NYC, could end up with well over a foot of snow as the storm barrels down Sunday morning into Monday afternoon.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
But the record’s best tracks trend brutal, when the physicality of the music barrels down hardest.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Still more major airports on the East Coast could see delays later, as the storm barrels east.
—Jeff Martin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Seconds later, another police vehicle speeding to the scene barrels over the man, the video shows.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
What began as a dream honeymoon has turned into a terrifying ordeal for Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop, who are stranded in Jamaica as Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island, according to Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Jamaica is bracing for what may become a defining moment in its modern history as Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island with unprecedented force.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Nearly 1 billion barrels will be lost by the end of the month, comprising up to 600 million barrels of crude oil and roughly 350 million barrels of refined products like jet fuel, diesel and gasoline, McKay said.
—Spencer Kimball,pippa Stevens, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Bank of America estimates that in March alone, the world economy lost about 14 million to 15 million barrels per day of crude oil and energy products like diesel and jet fuel.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The announcement comes just two days after sanctioned Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
That volume has been reduced by as many as 16 million barrels since the war began.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s taken about 10 million more barrels per day off the market, the IEA said.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The Cask Strength Rye also builds upon the core version, a whiskey that is finished in Caribbean rum barrels after initial maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Some 20 million barrels of oil typically flow through the strait every day, about 20% of the global oil supply.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Japan, which imports almost all of its oil and gas, is releasing almost 80 million barrels of mostly crude oil as part of a record 400-million-barrel release from global oil stockpiles coordinated by the International Energy Agency.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Infielder Chris Hacopian barrels a ball, but Jaquae Stewart nabs it right before the warning track.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The military success of the opening act of the current Iran war, which began with the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has bolstered the confidence of Netanyahu’s supporters as Israel barrels toward an election later this year.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Parts of the state, including NYC, could end up with well over a foot of snow as the storm barrels down Sunday morning into Monday afternoon.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
But the record’s best tracks trend brutal, when the physicality of the music barrels down hardest.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Still more major airports on the East Coast could see delays later, as the storm barrels east.
—Jeff Martin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Seconds later, another police vehicle speeding to the scene barrels over the man, the video shows.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
What began as a dream honeymoon has turned into a terrifying ordeal for Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop, who are stranded in Jamaica as Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island, according to Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Jamaica is bracing for what may become a defining moment in its modern history as Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the island with unprecedented force.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrels
Noun
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Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s in those iconic metal tins, they were discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Altoids Sours, those cult-favorite candies packaged in metal tins, were launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s and discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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At the time, the city attempted to fix the pipes along the roadway, but funding gaps and easement issues delayed any improvements for years.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The creak of a hinge, the thrum of water running through the pipes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When Robby races into the room, our drunk country clubber is being restrained, and his nose is bleeding.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s tons of awesome stuff happening outside of Austin with Noah Hawley and the [Taylor] Sheridan stuff.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Namibia, local authorities were producing millions of tons of wood chips while eradicating an invasive bush.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The drums hit firmly, and the vocals are clear, though the lack of stereo still makes for a congested soundstage that can affect clarity.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 14ers banged drums and danced like no one was watching.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Specifically, the core bourbon is aged for about five years and then finished in port casks for up to six months.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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The dessert room features 70 private booths made of wine casks where diners can choose from 50 decadent desserts to sample with a hot drink or dozens of dessert wines and ports.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, the strikes usually come when the bait slows down or speeds up momentarily.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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Guests pile into an elevator on Goat Island that speeds down to the base of the falls and deposits them by the Hurricane Deck and adjoining catwalk.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Barrels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrels. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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