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Hurtle

usgb/ˈhɜːrtl/Volume
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Speed ImplicationPlay
Use 'hurtle' when something moves very fast, indicating speed. SlideI ducked as the rock hurtled past my head.
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Uncontrolled MotionPlay
'Hurtle' often suggests a lack of control or direction. SlideThe car hurtled down the hill after the brakes failed.
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Emotional IntensityPlay
Describing objects as 'hurtling' can evoke a sense of urgency or danger. SlideThe thunderstorm's winds made the debris hurtle alarmingly.