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
There is something inherently terrifying about a supermassive black hole hurtling through space at an excess of three million kilometers per hour.
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
The action sequence culminates with the bad guys crashing, hurtling 20 feet in the air — and into the landmark Hill Valley clocktower.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Though the tiny asteroid posed no threat to Earth, NASA had set out to test a method of deflecting and changing the path of threatening objects hurtling toward Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Americans should look to that history in setting expectations for what happens next in Iran now that another batch of maniacal Middle East murderers have been sent hurtling through the gates of hell.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
The action sequence culminates with the bad guys crashing, hurtling 20 feet in the air — and into the landmark Hill Valley clocktower.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Though the tiny asteroid posed no threat to Earth, NASA had set out to test a method of deflecting and changing the path of threatening objects hurtling toward Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Americans should look to that history in setting expectations for what happens next in Iran now that another batch of maniacal Middle East murderers have been sent hurtling through the gates of hell.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurtle
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Going outside now means scurrying along giant arcades, shaded from the Sun by massive canopies that filter 99% of its UV light.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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But here from West Palm Beach’s cheap seats, people scurrying inside glass conjures up those halcyon summers of magnifying glasses, ants and mean kids.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Hectic schedules, especially as spring sports season begins, can throw a wrench into family meal planning and can encourage families to rely on quick, less nutritious options.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Angels backed Kochanowicz with two other super plays, left fielder Josh Lowe diving to catch Dominic Canzone’s flare in the fourth and second baseman Ozwald Peraza diving to stop Raley’s fifth-inning grounder up the middle and throwing to first.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital by Santa Monica Fire Department paramedics, the man was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The man pushed Littrell's phone away, and the two began filming each other and hurling expletives.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The impact sends both men hurling to the pavement, and the shoeless rear passenger can be seen hobbling on one foot afterward.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Radical changes announced in February by new NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to speed up the country’s return to the moon could make the program more reliant on SpaceX on future launches.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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If the state approves these changes, New York City will be able to speed up too — our administration will ensure that rezoning applications can begin public review in six months or less.—
Leila Bozorg,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The sixth-year senior saw limited action last season in the ACC with Pittsburgh, serving as the Panthers’ third-string quarterback and tossing just 22 passes on the year.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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With the base loaded and one out, Los Alamitos popped up a bunt that third baseman Kimmie McDonnell snagged and alertly tossed to shortstop Mazzotti covering third base for an inning-ending double play.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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An agent pointed to the other end of the terminal, and the woman hurried off.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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But hurry, the retailer deemed it a popular pick, so grab it before it's gone.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a warm-weather Cactus League game late in February, the sleeker, stronger Waldron flung the fastest knuckleball many Padres had seen.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The video closes with Sinise driving through his community, flinging money out of his car's window for his neighbors to gather in a pseudo Robin Hood moment before police arrive.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Hurtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtle. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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