arrowing

verb

Definition of arrowingnext
present participle of arrow
as in overtaking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrowing
  1. outrunning
  2. accelerating
  3. galloping
  4. outstripping
  5. outpacing
  6. sprinting
Verb
  • Meantime, government spending is out of control, with expenditures outrunning the tax receipts by just under $2 trillion.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • For one, by inserting Tillman, and shaving off some minutes for Porziņģis, Horford, and even Jayson Tatum, the Celtics should - theoretically - enter the postseason with far more energy, and fresh legs, providing them with an ample chance of simply outrunning their opposition.
    Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of outrunning
Verb
  • When revenue picks up, the business can pay back more, accelerating growth without financial strain.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and other representatives in 2023 aims to eradicate toxic chemicals in turnout gear while accelerating the development of safer alternatives.
    Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • Hobbyhorse competitions feature young enthusiasts trotting, galloping, and cantering on toy horses in various disciplines, such as jumping and dressage.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Horses galloping across the Western plains.
    Reuven Perlman, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of galloping
Verb
  • While Haul is only in beta version, demand appears to be outstripping supply.
    Katie Tarasov,Devan Burris, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Shares of the Cheesecake Factory have risen 43% this year, outstripping the S&P 500′s gains of 27% over the same period.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of outstripping
Verb
  • Year to date, the stock is still up nearly 33%, outpacing the S & P 500′s 26% gain.
    Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In other economic news last week, November retail sales came in mixed, with the headline number outpacing expectations.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of outpacing
Verb
  • American Jews are truly in a Red Queen's race, sprinting to try keep our place in the buying binge.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Digne is tasked with sprinting upfield when a move develops and crossing in advanced areas.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of sprinting
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“Arrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrowing. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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