1
as in to vomit
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth
that meal was so gross I thought I was going to hurl
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2
as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
a fighter jet hurled through the sky
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3
as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
hurled snowballs at each other
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Recent Examples of hurl
He is accused of using a hammer to break two windows before hurling Molotov cocktails inside to spark the blaze.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
This churning involves the storms dredging up ammonia in some places and hurling it far into the Jovian depths as slushy hailstones in others.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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
Avery hurls the ball toward the basket, hitting the rim but missing.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
This churning involves the storms dredging up ammonia in some places and hurling it far into the Jovian depths as slushy hailstones in others.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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
Avery hurls the ball toward the basket, hitting the rim but missing.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurl
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Pets may appear lethargic, exhibit loss of appetite, vomit or have diarrhea.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Then, one day in early December of the same year, Walker, who was in high school at the time, remembers lying in bed after being awake all night, vomiting and dealing with diarrhea.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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For years, getting travelers to see Athens as more than a transient city would take some convincing; the extent of their stay at the best hotels in Athens would merely include a brief bucket-list visit to the Acropolis before scurrying off to the Greek islands.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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But even that nice moment is tempered by the sound of something scurrying about somewhere in or around her villa.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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The cherry blossom motif wallpaper, floral curtains, and throw blanket are all from Pierre Frey, while the four-poster bed is made by Porte Italia.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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The collection includes more than 200 items, including a wide range of bedding, bath towels and accessories, pillows, and throw blankets.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min The final day of the 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, and these next four rounds will fly by with prospects hoping a dream calls their name to join them.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trump also directed that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in Francis’ honor.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Pair them with your favorite bra top at the gym, and then toss on a slouchy tee or sweater after hours.—
Korin Miller,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Pally was courtside for the game and subsequent medal ceremony when cameras caught Curry tossing up a Mr. Throwback reference — chubby cheeks — from the podium.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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Jeanty was a Heisman finalist after leading Division I with 2,601 rushing yards and averaging 7.0 yards per carry.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Over three seasons at Alabama, his sideline-to-sideline speed showed through, as did his ability to rush the quarterback.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Would the 7-foot-3 center show off his extraordinary passing skills, flinging the ball to a teammate for a backdoor layup?—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Onstage, Barile was a wild ball of energy, flinging himself into the air while playing guitar and kicking his legs mid-jump, which made a lasting impression on crowds, especially while opening for bands like Dead Kennedys or Negative Approach.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ron hurried to change positions before the tom flew down.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Traders in January hurried to build up inventories ahead of tariffs, according to a recent USA TODAY analysis.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Hurl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurl. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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