hurdled

verb

Definition of hurdlednext
past tense of hurdle
1
as in leaped

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2
as in surmounted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdled
  1. leaped
  2. jumped
  3. conquered
  4. bounced
  5. bounded
  6. mastered
  7. swept
  8. skipped
Verb
  • The blaze also shut down a portion of the Pacific Coast Highway, a key artery in and out of the city, as flames leaped across it and threatened the Malibu Pier, a popular tourist attraction.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Oracle’s stock had already leaped more than 80% for the year coming into Tuesday, which raised the bar of expectations for its profit report.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaped
Verb
  • Without hesitating, Weil jumped into the water to save his dogs, the video shows.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Listen to this article A number of rescue crews responded to the waters in Bridgeport after an individual jumped off a ferry boat and plunged into the harbor on Tuesday night.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of jumped
Verb
  • Del Rey conquered both the main albums ranking, as well as the Official Physical Albums roster.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • By contrast, the recent behavior of the rebels who have just conquered Syria looks reassuringly civilized.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of conquered
Verb
  • The two-time defending Super Bowl champions bounced a 31-yard field goal off the upright and through the goal posts as time expired Sunday to clinch their ninth consecutive AFC West title.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The ball bounced past Iglesias for an error and both runners were safe.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of bounced
Verb
  • Later in the first quarter, a Love pass that bounded high off his target’s shoulder pads was a meaty interception opportunity.
    Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Later in the first quarter, a Love pass that bounded high off his target’s shoulder pads was a meaty interception opportunity.
    Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of bounded
Verb
  • But one 3-year-old has seemingly mastered the art of tidying up, which has reduced the internet to tears.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This city's dining scene brims over with romance, thanks to visionary restaurateurs who have mastered the art of ambiance.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of mastered
Verb
  • The sudden turbulence swept organic matter from the pupfish's critical spawning shelf into the depths of the cavern, which extends over 500 feet.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While police investigated, the high school was placed on lockdown and about 50 officers swept the school buildings.
    Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of swept
Verb
  • Another defensive lineman who was a late addition was Marlon Osborne, who skipped his junior season, came out late and has joined with Virzi to provide help.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Media coverage pretty much skipped past that portion and went straight to the more exciting pronouncements.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of skipped
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