Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdling
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At the time of the attack, the children were leaping into the water off a 20-foot rock in the eastern Sydney suburb of Vaucluse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Ambitious Mars is leaping into your 11th House of Groups, urging you to immerse yourself in friendly groups.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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This classic ranchera song was originally released in 1963 and is a metaphor for overcoming life’s difficult moments.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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The first query was about injuries, a season-long theme both in terms of hard luck and overcoming adversity in a 13-6 season that included a wild-card playoff win.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The waiting game For years, people have managed to evade arrest by skipping work and outings for days until agents move on.—
Julie Watson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Modeling Recovery and Boundaries Sustainable performance depends on rest, yet many managers signal the opposite—working through weekends, answering emails at midnight and skipping breaks.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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But the eye-watering stake only led to 18 sales, averaging out at $1,500 each, surmounting to only $27,000.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the Seaquarium location on paper offers nothing but financial upside for Martin — a development site facing Biscayne Bay just minutes from downtown Miami — building there will require surmounting a string of legal hurdles.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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The male has binoculars scanning the sea, while the female guard is in action, as if jumping off of a tower, fins and buoy in hand.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Big Dog is jumping up and down excitedly behind Orion, who is trying to deal with Taurus the Bull, who is charging down on him from his other side.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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After throwing for just 241 total yards in wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State to start Miami’s postseason journey, Beck completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and had the game-clinching rushing touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This happened after a number of protesters began throwing snowballs at federal vehicles on the scene.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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There might be nothing more adorable than the sight of a fluffy puppy or kitten bounding around the corner to surprise its new owner.—
Terry Ward,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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In the clip, Charlie can be seen bounding, burrowing and lounging blissfully in the winter powder while bundled up in a blue jacket.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Nov. 2025
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That disconnect, between fan adoration and critical praise, poses a challenge that Scott does seem interested in conquering.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2026
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Although loaded water was the key to conquering her morning sickness, Hoffman says that ginger was also incredibly helpful for her.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Hurdling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdling. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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