1
as in scurrying
to proceed or move quickly
the probe hurtled through space to its destination: Jupiter
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as in throwing
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
competitors taking turns hurtling their javelins down the field
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Recent Examples of hurtling
Even in a sport where being fit and determined is a minimum, the Spaniard hurtling up and down Atlético Madrid’s flank—a habit for over five years—has become a trademark of his game.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
In the first episode of the series, viewers are shown the catastrophic impact this had, with dead bodies hurtling down from the sky.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The clock and watcher are hurtling through space in different motions.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
The celestial display of greenish and reddish hues would come courtesy of a coronal mass ejection hurtling toward Earth, which prompted NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center to issue a geomagnetic storm watch for Thursday and Friday.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
That accelerating birth rates, especially in the developing world, were outstripping the Earth’s resources and hurtling the planet toward widespread famine.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2024
Yet the Keystone State is hurtling toward a major electricity scarcity crisis, thanks to the policies of Governor Josh Shapiro, the Biden-Harris administration, and their fellow Democrats, such as Senator Bob Casey.
—Mario Loyola, National Review, 13 Oct. 2024
Another powerful solar eruption is hurtling across the cosmos toward Earth, bearing with it the potential to create striking auroras in the night sky around the planet.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Who’s happy about an organization such as Callisto hurtling toward closing its doors for the equivalent of a half-hour’s worth of Meta’s profits?
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
Henry Flynn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
In the first episode of the series, viewers are shown the catastrophic impact this had, with dead bodies hurtling down from the sky.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The clock and watcher are hurtling through space in different motions.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
The celestial display of greenish and reddish hues would come courtesy of a coronal mass ejection hurtling toward Earth, which prompted NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center to issue a geomagnetic storm watch for Thursday and Friday.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
That accelerating birth rates, especially in the developing world, were outstripping the Earth’s resources and hurtling the planet toward widespread famine.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2024
Yet the Keystone State is hurtling toward a major electricity scarcity crisis, thanks to the policies of Governor Josh Shapiro, the Biden-Harris administration, and their fellow Democrats, such as Senator Bob Casey.
—Mario Loyola, National Review, 13 Oct. 2024
Another powerful solar eruption is hurtling across the cosmos toward Earth, bearing with it the potential to create striking auroras in the night sky around the planet.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Who’s happy about an organization such as Callisto hurtling toward closing its doors for the equivalent of a half-hour’s worth of Meta’s profits?
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurtling
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After three consecutive drives ended in a punt following Rodgers’ interception, the 41-year-old led the Jets down the field, tossing his first touchdown pass since Week 16 and the 500th of his career.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Before tossing them in the trash, check in with your local homeless shelter, food pantry, or other non-profit as these organizations often have need for travel-sized toiletries.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.—
Quentyn Kennemer,
The Verge,
19 Dec. 2024
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The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Josh told Christina while driving.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Constantly jumping from one shiny object to the next can lead to distractions that chip away at our businesses' foundations, making sustainability challenging.—
Cody Bjugan,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Everybody was smiling and literally jumping with joy.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2025
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The move ends, or brings to the next phase, one of the longest-running and most public marital breakdowns in modern Hollywood history.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2024
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There were also rumors about dysfunction running toward the organization, leading to the firing of Brown.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Hurtling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtling. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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