barnstorms

Definition of barnstormsnext
present tense third-person singular of barnstorm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for barnstorms
Verb
  • As spring continues to make its attempt at remaining in the Sioux Falls area, Easter hops up with local egg hunts, basket giveaways, Easter candy and goodies and of course, the long-eared, fluffy holiday icon of the hour, the Easter Bunny.
    Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The 24-year-old had hops to put the finishing touches on the Lakers’ successful six-game trip.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This could be a program-defining weekend for UCLA or Texas — the first national title in the NCAA era for the Bruins or the first in 40 years for the Longhorns — and by extension, coaches Cori Close and Vic Schaefer.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Leonard coaches an athlete who has shown pro potential, his son, Caden Leonard.
    Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The next morning, Greg wanders across campus in his rumpled suit.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
  • As the pensive Moon wanders into your vocal 3rd house, your mind buzzes with activity.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The five-person cast roams the room, sitting at various circular tables to blur the lines between script and improvisation.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
  • So this fox crossed an ocean to arrive in a borough where its own species already roams free.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Kachina rambles for 5 miles but the most vibrant color is found on the first half of the hike.
    Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The residence rambles over more than 14,500 square feet with 13 bedrooms and nine and a half baths.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Barnstorms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barnstorms. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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