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
Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Separated by interstitial shots of Cluj’s ahistorical new architecture, these long and static confessional scenes are spiked with Jude’s recognizably mordant wit, their dialogue timely enough to distract from the feeling of shooting fish in a barrel.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
The New York Times, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Then the exhibit barrels forward into our putative downfall, as machine learning starts to replace acting and writing (seen in an unnerving Hollywood conversation in 2031), and then sets its sights on eradicating us messy flesh beings altogether.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
With the barrel clay tiles, the opening on the bottom of each row is plugged with a bird stop, which keeps out birds — and embers.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Separated by interstitial shots of Cluj’s ahistorical new architecture, these long and static confessional scenes are spiked with Jude’s recognizably mordant wit, their dialogue timely enough to distract from the feeling of shooting fish in a barrel.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
And a fuller picture has emerged of Mr. Trump’s partnership with Elon Musk, a billionaire private citizen, who is barreling ahead with shrinking the government work force.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Then the exhibit barrels forward into our putative downfall, as machine learning starts to replace acting and writing (seen in an unnerving Hollywood conversation in 2031), and then sets its sights on eradicating us messy flesh beings altogether.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrel
Noun
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That seems like a ton to pay a guy who did not even start on his own team last year.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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The amount of clothing Americans throw out every year has doubled in the last 20 years, from 7 million to 14 million tons.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An 8-mile long island that’s a bridge crossing away from Sarasota is beloved by beach-goers for its quartz-sand beaches, colorful lifeguard towers, and Sunday night drum circles.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Last year, McPhee Foster shared that her son was starting to take an interest in playing the drums.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Two men assembled a dredge from a PVC pipe and a household grease trap.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Continuous megawatt power millimeter-waves can also be efficiently (>90 percent) guided to great distances (>10 km) using a variety of modes and waveguide (pipes) systems, including the potential of using smooth bore coiled and jointed/ joined tubing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2025
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Losing at this point is very expensive, because all the teams are racing [for the title] and we...—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Medics raced the toddler to Saint John’s Episcopal Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Drop in the bucket There remains considerable uncertainty over just how many federal workers have been laid off and how many more will be let go in the coming days, weeks and months.—
Matt Egan and Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Using white vinegar and baking soda is another powerful method for tackling color stains on white clothes using the following steps: In a bucket, bowl, or something equivalent, soak the stained garment in a solution of one part vinegar to four parts white vinegar for 30 minutes to several hours.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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One other handy benefit is that the AI can potentially do the processing in parallel and radically speed up the time needed to get you an answer.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Buffy Wicks said lawmakers will soon see 20 bills to speed up housing construction, along with more on energy, water and transit.—
Ben Christopher,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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More than two dozen drug cartel suspects from Mexico — including the man charged in the 1985 slaying of a U.S. drug agent — are in U.S. custody after Mexican officials agreed to send them to the United States, four sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.—
Jonathan Dienst,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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With a credit card and a garage, enthusiasts can build a virtually new Mustang from scratch using show-quality reproduction parts available from dozens of reliable suppliers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Unlike a tin of Garrett Mix, which some could inhale in one sitting, this richer blend offers a shareable snack that could last through St. Patrick's Day and beyond. Cost: $45 for a 14-cup tin available online at local Garrett shops.—
Monica Eng,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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The aluminum container is about the size of a lip balm tin and slips into a silicone ring with a keychain attached to it.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Barrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrel. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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