1
as in to lurch
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the sled careened as it barreled down the hill
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2
as in to stagger
to move forward while swaying from side to side
he careened unsteadily to the couch after hitting his head
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as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
sounding its siren, an ambulance careened through the intersection
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Recent Examples of careen
What caused the driver to careen across the grassy median and into the oncoming lanes remains under investigation.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
The obstacle-avoidance system also points sensors in every direction to prevent the drone from careening into trees, walls, power poles, and other potential hazards.
—Sam Kieldsen, Wired News, 27 June 2025
The Cybertruck careened instead into a fire hydrant, then a tree, before bursting into flames.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
The Trump administration’s hardline immigration enforcement is careening headlong into pressure from business owners who stand to lose huge portions of their workforces if President Donald Trump fulfills his campaign promise of deporting millions of immigrants.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 22 June 2025
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
The obstacle-avoidance system also points sensors in every direction to prevent the drone from careening into trees, walls, power poles, and other potential hazards.
—Sam Kieldsen, Wired News, 27 June 2025
The Cybertruck careened instead into a fire hydrant, then a tree, before bursting into flames.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
The Trump administration’s hardline immigration enforcement is careening headlong into pressure from business owners who stand to lose huge portions of their workforces if President Donald Trump fulfills his campaign promise of deporting millions of immigrants.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careen
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But that’s not enough opposition to stop CPS from lurching substantially further toward insolvency if Harden and interim school Superintendent Macquline King choose that route.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Like Germany after the defeat of Hitler, Argentina lurched back and forth between judging its past crimes and trying to move beyond them.—
Julia M. Klein,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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According to the terms of the proposal, the release of the 10 living hostages and 15 bodies will be staggered over the 60-day period the temporary ceasefire is in effect.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 July 2025
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The victim staggered up to the mezzanine before collapsing at a turnstile, according to an MTA worker.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 July 2025
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My friend scurried to download it, but then the app takes you to a website that requires you to fill out a detailed form and establish an account.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Crazy ants, so named because of their erratic movements, scurry below.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Also, a covert foreign influence campaign aimed at swaying public opinion and sowing discord through fake social media posts.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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And as the administrative district judge who sets the judicial rules for the region and helps assign the capital city’s cases, Hippler has sway over who gets picked, Idaho courts spokesperson Nate Poppino told the Idaho Statesman, despite the judge’s public umbrage about receiving the assignment.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Gran Sasso National Park has trails that weave through medieval villages, crumbling castles, and valleys where wild horses still roam.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
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The new agreement aims to lift these trials out of the margins and weave them more fully into the fabric of government.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Scope of rescue effort ‘overwhelmed’ first responders Firefighters and police sped to the scene of the fire after the assisted-living facility’s automatic alarm system triggered an emergency call.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Smaller than the dogs on the sidewalk, much smaller than the cars speeding by.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Kenosha rocked by civil unrest The city of Kenosha was rocked by civil unrest in 2020 after a police officer shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, seven times.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The credibility crisis that’s rocking the PR world The industry’s credibility concerns stem from growing advertiser demands for transparency and accountability.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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Archer’s first delivery, timed at 87.4mph, hurried the left-handed Jaiswal.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The scene from election night On June 24, the night of the most recent meeting, members hurried into the Picnic House to hear the results of the votes.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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“Careen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careen. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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