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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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Jacobs tossing Tyrann Mathieu out of his way and then Ugo Amadi flopping to the ground on an easy TD throw from Jordan Love to Dontayvion Wicks on the first drive in the first quarter encapsulated Monday night for the Saints.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Whether recycling the tree or tossing it out, it must be stripped of all lights, tinsel and decorations.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
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See our analysis of Capital One Valuation for a closer look at what’s driving our price estimate for the company.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As discussed by experts already driving AI strategies across their teams, here are four actionable steps to get the best out of your organization’s AI strategy.Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In just the last four years, the highest value Basquiat work sold has fluctuated greatly, jumping from $15 million in 2020 to $93 million in 2021 before dropping to $85 million in 2022 and $67 million in 2023.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Blinking, stationary, speeding and zipping and buzzing.Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Social media has been buzzing about rumors that Costco may be switching to Coca-Cola products in its food courts in early 2025.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden, or whoever is running the White House, grotesquely abused the pardon power, yet again.Rich Lowry, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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As Tribune contributor Hannah Edgar noted in a September preview of the still-running Hyde Park Jazz Festival, these kinds of Chicago events should not be taken for granted.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Hurtling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtling. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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