as in rushing
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as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
she careered off to the class she'd almost forgotten
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careering
Adjective
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Finally happy with the terrain below, Blue Ghost's computer sent the command for landing, powered by eight thrusters pulsing in rapid succession to control the craft's descent rate.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Mar. 2025 -
At a time when many direct-to-consumer brands pursued rapid expansion at all costs, Cuyana took a different approach.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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Wonder plant and insect camera Bird Buddy is moving on to smaller flying creatures of the outdoors.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
7 Jan. 2025
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This agility is especially valuable in today’s economic climate, where challenges like supply chain disruptions and evolving consumer demands require swift action.—
Patrick Galleher,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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In a swift response, the European Union also announced new duties on U.S. industrial and agricultural products.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sienna Betts throws in a running one-hander at the buzzer to give Grandview a 42-28 lead after three quarters.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2025
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The model, which provides a running estimate of US.. gross domestic product, moved to minus 2.8% from minus 1.5% last Friday.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
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The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Josh told Christina while driving.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Denver Broncos - Matthew Golden, WR, Texas Another huge riser in the draft prospect rankings goes right after in Golden, a speedy receiver out of Texas.—
Seth Quinn,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The White House is trying to have it every way possible in a high-stakes dispute over its speedy deportation of hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
17 Mar. 2025
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Their whirlwind political alliance, however, quickly frayed and deteriorated into a bitter feud in an Asian democracy that has long been hamstrung by clashing political clans.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The new pictures come after Brittany and Patrick returned back home to the U.S. from their whirlwind European trip to several countries including Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
Peoplemag,
11 July 2024
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“Careering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careering. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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