1
as in ton
a considerable amount
a visit to an amusement park should be a barrel of laughs
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2
as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
faced with a firm deadline, we barreled through the project at a furious pace
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Recent Examples of barrel
Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 27 May 2025
Even this year’s moderate drop in oil prices—from around $80 a barrel in early 2025 to just $64 as of late May—could, if sustained, wipe out more than 20 percent of state revenue.
—Zaur Shiriyev, Foreign Affairs, 26 May 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
But the film has a barreling pace, and that’s what matters.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Chatting with the Oscar winner about her go-to wide-leg jeans (the trend-setter has been going barrel since before the denim style gained mass appeal) was like stepping into that scene in every Nancy Meyers movie where the gals gab about divorce over a buttery chard.
—Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 27 May 2025
Even this year’s moderate drop in oil prices—from around $80 a barrel in early 2025 to just $64 as of late May—could, if sustained, wipe out more than 20 percent of state revenue.
—Zaur Shiriyev, Foreign Affairs, 26 May 2025
Verb
Butler departed Wednesday's Game 2, an eventual Rockets blowout, late into the first quarter of the action, after landing hard when Houston forward Amen Thompson barrelled into him as Butler fought to secure a defensive board.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
But the film has a barreling pace, and that’s what matters.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrel
Noun
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After finishing third in the state and returning a ton of talent, though, the mindset has shifted.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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DraftKings Sportsbook will have a ton of different ways to get in on the action during the NBA playoffs.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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For the final step, use damp paper towels to remove any lingering sand inside the drum.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The sight of Richarlison banging a drum in the crowd after beating Manchester United in Bilbao was one of the most iconic images of the night.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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In January, hundreds of residents were evacuated from the Patrick Sullivan Senior Apartments on the Near West Side due to a burst pipe, which resulted in flooding and the loss of heat and hot water.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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This is typical in areas that have hard water and is caused by the minerals in the water that flows through your pipes, according to Mr. Rooter Plumbing.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Over the past century the price of gold has raced at a 2.2% average annual rate above inflation.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Greyhounds adjust well to life after racing and thrive in home environments, often forming strong bonds with their owners.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
Noun
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At Deep Spring Farm in Alachua, Florida, visitors can fill their buckets with organic blueberries before settling in for a picnic beneath the shade of a giant live oak.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Different fragments of the bucket were uncovered in past excavations, but this latest discovery gave researchers more to study.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Even better news is that advancements are achievable: reducing administrative delays speeds up patient care and removes obstacles.—
Yusuf Qasim,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The backers said limiting the scope of environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act would speed up development.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Historians think that more than a dozen ships were scuttled in the same area as the J.C. Ames, though only a handful have been discovered.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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The business expected to cater a few dozen graduations, parties and other events as the Memorial Day weekend approached.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Found money on some Altoid tins hidden inside the file cabinet.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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To make four muffins, mix together: 4 eggs 1/4 cup of milk Vegetables of your choice for extra fiber Pour into a muffin tin and cook in the oven.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
21 May 2025
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“Barrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrel. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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