Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrowing
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In reaching a 37th Test century, Smith became the second-highest Ashes run scorer in history, overtaking Jack Hobbs and leaving ‘only’ Donald Bradman ahead.—
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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That gave him the rookie record for single-season scrimmage yards with the Raiders, overtaking Josh Jacobs’ total of 1,316 from 2019.—
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But the dogs kept going, carrying their hunter forward—ice before them, water behind, outrunning the inevitable, all the way home.—
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Much of the Season 5 premiere involves Sam, Jay and the ghosts trying to find a way to get rid of Elias all while outrunning his many attempts to end Jay’s life.—
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The suspect was accelerating and weaving to try to shake the officer off.—
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Here, sea level rise is accelerating at some of the most extreme rates on Earth, while hurricanes increasingly are swirling ashore with an unprecedented ferociousness.—
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The protests, driven by dissatisfaction at Iran's economic stagnation and galloping hyperinflation, began Sunday in Tehran's largest mobile phone market, where shopkeepers shuttered their businesses.—
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The trick is using a debating tactic known as Gish galloping, named after American creationist Duane Gish.—
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The nonpartisan office attributed that to state spending outstripping revenue.—
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The shortage market is outstripping sustainable energy’s capacity.—
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Researchers in South Korea have achieved a breakthrough that can lead to safer and more efficient batteries, quickening the transition to clean energy and paving the way for a more sustainable future.—
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Peaks along the Continental Divide, including the Arapahoe Basin and Loveland ski areas, were blanketed with snow overnight, quickening the spirit of skiers and riders with a reminder that the season in Colorado may arrive in four or five weeks.—
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Boeing shares have gained 36% over the last 12 months, outpacing the S&P 500′s nearly 20% advance.—
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Tech companies poured more than $61 billion into data center investments in 2025, according to S&P Global, fueling concerns that investments may be far outpacing demand.—
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The headlights of the long-haul trucks illuminated Joshua trees and darting bats.—
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During early warm-ups for the Broncos-Chargers game, Dobbins spent over 30 minutes catching up with former Los Angeles teammates and coaches, darting over to the stands to sign a few autographs.—
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“Arrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrowing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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