The chimp's eyes narrowed, ready to hurtle the stone at the slightest provocation.
Source: tatoeba (8785502)
Hurtle
/ˈhɜːtl̩/
Synonyms for "hurtle" (168 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
Strong matches (50)
Related words (84)
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Show 54 more words
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Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: assault, bang, bang into, barrel, barreled.
- Sentence evidence is available for hurtle, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "hurtle".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hurtle"
Keep "hurtle" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "hurtle" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "hurtle", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "hurtle" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
24 total sentences available.
Although many astronauts report feeling fully rested after only six hours of sleep, the fact is sleeplessness can cause irritability, forgetfulness and fatigue—none of which astronauts should have to deal with while piloting complicated ships that hurtle through space at tens of thousands of miles per hour.
Source: tatoeba (12005979)
He hurtled the wad of paper angrily at the trash can and missed by a mile.
Source: wiktionary
Soone as thoſe glitterand armes he did eſpye, / That vvith their brightneſſe made that darknes light, / His harmefull club he gan to hurtle hye, / And threaten batteill to the Faery knight; […]
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 24 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hurtle"?
Closest matches include assault, bang, bang into, barrel, barreled.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hurtle"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.