HURLED Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words

hurled

verb

past tense of hurl

as in vomited

to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth that meal was so gross I thought I was going to hurl

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as in sped

to proceed or move quickly a fighter jet hurled through the sky

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as in threw

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm hurled snowballs at each other

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Recent Examples of hurled For over a week, protesters have hurled rocks, flares, firebombs and fireworks at police who have used batons and tear gas in clashes in the city center. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Big ups to Michael Bratton, aka SEC Mike, who hurled a few verbal thunderbolts at CFP overlords during a recent on-air visit with ESPN’s Paul Finebaum. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Outside of the rally, roughly 80 people waved signs and hurled chants opposing the president’s visit and Marshall. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 The American Civil Liberties Union sued in February, alleging officers hurled racial epithets, acted violently, and largely withheld food, water, bathrooms and medical care. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026 Protesters have hurled rocks at police, burned government buildings, smashed shop windows and destroyed private property. — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The allegations hurled by state officials against Orange County were based on flat-out lies. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 The settlers hurled stones with slings and set the groves on fire, chasing a group of journalists about 80 yards from the scene. — Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026 Protesters hurled rocks, petrol bombs, flares and fireworks at police, who responded with tear gas, water cannon, and baton charges as clashes spread through the city center. — Zana Cimili, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2026

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At some point that night, Ammann vomited black fluid, Frei later testified.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Her toddler vomited, which started a chain reaction of vomit.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of vomited

Verb

Crowell snagged Brady Allen's pass and raced 46 yards down the right side for a 17-7 halftime lead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Griffin Wilde, who finished with 133 receiving yards, Alex Honig and Drew Wagner caught passes for scores as Northwestern (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) raced to a 28-3 lead late in the first half.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of raced

Verb

The few immigrants who did vote improperly had their ballots tossed but otherwise faced no legal problems.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
The Panthers are coming off a 59-0 victory over Nevada Community; Heritage sophomore quarterback Lane Vargas tossed eight TD passes.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of tossed

Verb

The Off Campus duo, Emma Watson, Hunter Schafer, Chase Infiniti, and Tyriq Withers, who all scurried off together to continue the already-memorable night elsewhere.

— Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
Daniels also could have scurried to his feet and spiked the ball because there were seven seconds remaining when he was tackled.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of scurried

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Guests who think an occasional bottle of wine flung on the counter has rendered this custom obsolete should note that any sensible hostess will disagree.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Lois looked into the sky as Ernest flung the plastic table, wafers, cards, cola, and wine across the lawn.

— Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

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