as in shuffles
to move heavily or clumsily
the big man barged into the room
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Recent Examples of barges
Colin Grabow, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Instead, The Abandons barges full tilt into sexism and shock value.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Navy vessels and barges no longer depart from Jeffboat following the yard’s shutdown in 2018, but redevelopment may bring the are back to life.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Oct. 2025
Deck shamelessly barges into a victim’s hospital room and offers to represent him in any pending litigation, giving him the hard sell.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Larger barges servicing the Puerto Rico trade cost between $30 million and $100 million.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for barges
Verb
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That is not unique — Major League Baseball’s offseason shuffles along at a deliberate pace, just as the Dodgers historically have liked.—
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In front of me, as various motors rev up to speed, the robot shuffles in place, looking like an arthritic boxer readying for a fight.—
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The sequel, which has the Ghostbusters facing off with the spirit of Vigo the Carpathian and his profoundly negative vibes, ends in a joyous celebration that brings the Big Apple together while an animated Statue of Liberty stomps to the rescue.—
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The guy just f****** stomps right on my face.—
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Ennin gets up and stumbles down the block before collapsing next to a building.—
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There’s a fine line between righteousness and self-satisfaction, and the second season, which premieres on HBO Max on January 8, frequently stumbles into the latter territory.—
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Primarily, there are beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) courtesy of lipo hydroxy acid (LHA), a deep-penetrating chemical exfoliant that gently sloughs off old, dead cells to reveal brighter, fresher skin.—
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The stand collar is ideal for keeping the chill out, too, while a water-resistant fabric sloughs off rain and snow with ease.—
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Back on the bridge, captain Nærbø steers the Polaris through the same fjords Norwegian ships have navigated for generations.—
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From Carthage there were easily predicted currents and visible land that carried ships from Carthage to Sicily in the best sailing months.—
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Just be sure to look for liners topped with rust-resistant metal grommets, as a trail of rust streaking your liner can be very unsightly.—
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Box cutters, pocketknives, Swiss Army knives, and utility knives can cause a hold-up at security checkpoints, and you won’t be allowed to take them on the plane in your carry-on.—
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The vessel is the only active Coast Guard unit in Orange County and is one of seven cutters that operate in the Coast Guard’s Southern California fleet.—
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The system of aqueducts and pipelines transports water from the Delta to 27 million people in cities from the Bay Area to San Diego, and to 750,000 acres of farmland.—
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If industrials are going higher, then transports must also rise to confirm a prolonged positive run.—
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“Barges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barges. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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