1
as in ton
a considerable amount
a visit to an amusement park should be a barrel of laughs
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2
as in to race
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 barrel
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Learn how to make a rain barrel for water collection.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
The unusual situation could lead to political stalemates, inflamed tensions and procedural fights as lawmakers barrel toward an end-of-June deadline for striking a bipartisan budget deal.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The barrels contribute red berries, fruit notes, and light tannins, merging the wine’s fruity nuances with Westward’s grain-forward single malt.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Learn how to make a rain barrel for water collection.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
New York City and environs will be mostly spared the onslaught that is barreling east from the Midwest and set to hit the Mid-Atlantic states Sunday night, including Washington DC.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
The unusual situation could lead to political stalemates, inflamed tensions and procedural fights as lawmakers barrel toward an end-of-June deadline for striking a bipartisan budget deal.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrel
Noun
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Winning Super Bowls and putting up a ton of points with New England.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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Blue Origin says this rocket—named after John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth—can carry almost 50 tons of payload to low Earth orbit and put more than 14 tons into geostationary orbit.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At noon, guests can see the welcoming ceremonies with pipe and drum bands and a parade of tartans.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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Aptly titled Ocean Vibes, the signature treatment uses a soothing ocean drum and alternating pressing heated and chilled ice globes in areas like the calves and upper shoulders to melt away tension.—
Maya Layne,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Seal cracks and other openings in the foundation and walls, especially around vents and utility pipes, using caulk or steel wool.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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The lead content of Los Angeles’ air reached 100 times its normal level as the fires consumed old pipes and paint.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Night Agent has returned for season 2 and has already raced to the top of Netflix’s charts.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Nets started 1-for-8 from the field and Phoenix raced out to a 9-2 lead with 7:15 left in the first quarter and were up 28-16 entering the second.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The kid-friendly Splash Zone is equipped with water guns and a giant dunking bucket, while Shark Tooth Cove is perfect for little ones.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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This dish features a gourmet take on the classic burger, paired with golden truffle fries and a bucket of Diet Cokes for the ultimate nod to Trump.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Once inaugurated, President Trump can speed things along by gathering the remnants of America’s sleepy and fragmented maritime bureaucracy under the umbrella of an empowered and dynamic maritime leader—in a new Cabinet-level post or a high-level Directorship at the National Security Council.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Graphic by Sohail Al-Jamea & David Newcomb The bicycle lane on Stockton Boulevard is barely two feet wide in most places, leaving cyclists a few inches from speeding traffic.—
Ryan Lillis,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Last year, two dozen four-bedroom homes in an oceanfront Manhattan Beach neighborhood rented for a median price of $16,000 a month, according to data from the multiple listing service.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Nearly a dozen calls to the city’s 311 service in recent days tipped officials to the sightings.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Once poured into a muffin tin, bake until golden brown and fluffy.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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Whether stowed in a recipe tin, pasted in a book, or safely tucked away in a memory, family recipes are part of what makes cooking so special.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Barrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrel. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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