1
as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
the probe hurtled through space to its destination: Jupiter
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2
as in to throw
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 hurtle
That leaves the federal government hurtling towards a shutdown.
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Andrew Solender, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
American came under public fire after a 2023 video that showed crew members mishandling a passenger's wheelchair, sending the mobility device hurtling down and off a ramp.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025
The Suggs raid hurtled the federal investigation into Adams’ Turkish government ties into the public spotlight, a probe he was indicted in about a year later, becoming the first sitting New York City mayor in modern history to face criminal charges.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
Video shows the remains of the 400-foot spacecraft from Elon Musk's company, composed of both the Starship vehicle and Super Heavy rocket, hurtling across the evening sky.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Solender, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
American came under public fire after a 2023 video that showed crew members mishandling a passenger's wheelchair, sending the mobility device hurtling down and off a ramp.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025
The Suggs raid hurtled the federal investigation into Adams’ Turkish government ties into the public spotlight, a probe he was indicted in about a year later, becoming the first sitting New York City mayor in modern history to face criminal charges.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
Video shows the remains of the 400-foot spacecraft from Elon Musk's company, composed of both the Starship vehicle and Super Heavy rocket, hurtling across the evening sky.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurtle
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Just before the tornado touched down, 445 graduates of Joplin High School had just completed their graduation ceremony and had to scurry to find cover.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Getty Images While the TikTok ban has lawmakers scurrying and chatter about Chinese influence over U.S. tech at a fever pitch, another danger is lurking.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2025
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Several viral videos have captured audiences of the blockbuster video game adaptation going wild, throwing food and drink, and trashing auditoriums.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Augusta National Golf Club throws its support behind distance restrictions of golf balls and improving the pace of play.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Williams, a three-year veteran who has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons, is eligible for an extension.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs Ahead of Trump's auto tariffs, are U.S. consumers rushing to buy cars?—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Since mid-March, the U.S. military has hurled more than $200 million worth of missiles, bombs, and rockets into the remote deserts and mountains of Yemen, in what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dubbed, with sublime ahistorical clumsiness, Operation Rough Rider.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Avery hurls the ball toward the basket, hitting the rim but missing.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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The ketogenic diet might be an option for treating certain medical conditions, speeding up initial weight loss, and aiding blood glucose management.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Developers even get granular control over the budget to lower costs and speed things along where appropriate.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Nathan tossed the black backpack into a trash can, Seraphine said.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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Simpson visited the Menendez family’s home in the 1970s, even tossing a football with Lyle in the backyard.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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The deals are on now and are good until April 14, so hurry and upgrade your Microsoft Office system today.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Mayor Adams on Monday urged the judge presiding over his public corruption case to hurry up and decide on outstanding dismissal motions before upcoming deadlines in the mayoral race.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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But, as the Chicago Cubs rookie flung fastball after fastball against the Cincinnati Reds, his sense of autonomy was not.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Or the Sunday afternoon at Brookfield Zoo when his eyewear was flung into one of the primate cages.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Hurtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtle. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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