as in speeds
to proceed or move quickly
a dune buggy came recklessly cannonballing down the crowded beach
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cannonballs
Noun
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Thoughts rush at Cassidy like missiles.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025 -
In fact, Camp Century, as Weiss’ icy home was known, formed part of a top-secret attempt by the US to hide launch sites for missiles in the Arctic, which the military viewed as a strategic location closer to Russia.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Watch your step for banana slugs.—
Daniel Bromfield,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Watch your step for banana slugs.—
Daniel Bromfield,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Researchers estimate there is five bottle caps’ worth of plastic in human brains.—
Jancee Dunn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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After more time using an iPad to scroll through the many customizable parts (mirror caps, exhaust tailpipe finishers, and more), my final exterior detail is the badge.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If no one new has joined, the group jumps straight to the final part of the club, which is a group prayer.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, Mees opens the door for the yowling Crush, who quickly paws inside and jumps up on a side table next to Cora's crib.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Johnson immediately lets out an expletive and quickly drives past the animal.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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For example, a lack of government buy-in and support means insurance companies aren’t as likely to cover genetic screening, which drives up costs and puts tests out of reach for many patients.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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This particular annual crossroad buzzes with the hum of transformative change, driven by technology, shifting demographics, and evolving global dynamics, presenting both challenges and opportunities.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Cannonballs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cannonballs. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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