BARRELS Synonyms: 307 Similar and Opposite Words

barrels 1 of 2

noun

plural of barrel

as in loads

a considerable amount a visit to an amusement park should be a barrel of laughs

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as in tins

a metal container in the shape of a cylinder a trash barrel

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as in pipes

an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages barrels of fine wine aging in the winery's cellar

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barrels

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verb

present tense third-person singular of barrel

as in races

to proceed or move quickly faced with a firm deadline, we barreled through the project at a furious pace

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Noun

Washington previously agreed to loan 172 million barrels of oil from the SPR as part of a wider deal with about 30 countries in the International Energy Agency to release 400 million barrels from reserves around the world. — Arathy Somasekhar Reuters, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026 The Dalmore is a Highland distillery known for aging its whisky in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, often finishing the liquid in rare sherry, port, and other fortified wine barrels. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 That framework includes rain barrels but often takes the form of swales, slope-sided channels that soak up rainwater and manage runoff and erosion. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 If that is the IEA’s timeline, its members would supply about 1 million barrels each day for almost three weeks. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 The release follows on from a March announcement that IEA member countries would release 426 million barrels of oil and products to stabilize the oil market. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 In response to the Iran war and the disruption of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, IEA members agreed to make 400 million barrels of oil available to the market. — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026

Verb

Surveillance video shows three vehicles circling the parking lot before a white Toyota Tacoma barrels through the storefront, shattering glass and sending employees running. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Negotiations over those details are likely to conclude easier if the different groups can reach agreement over insurance subrogation, as the session barrels into its final weekend. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Each episode barrels forward with the logic of a live-action cartoon, hijacking the visual language of everything from My Dinner With Andre to Dog Day Afternoon, while cramming in references to pop culture, video games, and Canadian esoterica. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026 The biggest question mark is connecting the dots from Guernsey, Wyoming to the Cushing, Oklahoma oil hub that ships barrels down to the Gulf Coast refining complexes and export terminals in Texas and Louisiana. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 May 2026 Read on to discover the best time to spot the fast-moving shooting stars as Earth barrels through the debris trail shed by Halley's Comet. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 May 2026 Working from his own screenplay, Cronin barrels over the gaping plot holes — a doctor might have some thoughts here — and gets to the good stuff with the family at home in squirm-inducing close quarters, a live-in demon resting in her bedroom. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 But Lumet and screenwriter Frank Pierson ease up on the laughs as Sonny’s predicament grows more helpless, allowing the audience to feel his desperation as the drama barrels toward a tragic finale. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 Infielder Chris Hacopian barrels a ball, but Jaquae Stewart nabs it right before the warning track. — Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrels

Noun

The deck replacement is necessary because traffic loads on the span have become increasingly heavy, and salt air has eroded bridge materials.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
According to Formlabs, this improves strength, toughness, heat resistance, and resistance to gradual deformation under sustained loads, while producing a harder, less tacky surface.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

Its counters are crowded with plants and flowers in various states of decay, stacks of plates, fruit and Venezuelan snacks like tins of Pirulin cookies, all styled like a Dutch still life.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Many were injured, and there was insufficient food—including eight chocolate bars, some wine, two tins of mussels—to support survivors.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of tins

Noun

That can crack pipes and leave homeowners dealing with expensive repairs.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Instead of a wall switch, there’s a lever next to the faucet and water is injected directly into the disposal along with enzymes that help break down food to protect pipes.

— Nina Elder, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pipes

Verb

The high pressure air in the Great Basin races downhill to the coast.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
These days, the market is awash in retailers and consumer plays that are leaking market cap as every investment dollar races out into the AI trade.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of races

Noun

As the song unfolds, the drums, lead vocal, background vocals, chord movement and production all play a role in carrying and reshaping it, allowing the sections to feel distinctly different while still remaining tightly connected.

— David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
When the track properly kicks in, all of the elements of the busy mix from the low-mids and up are well balanced, with the drums, guitar strums, and vocals all easily discerned.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

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Storage casks therefore include ventilation openings that help dissipate heat.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
According to the brand, the casks are rotated while aging to encourage interaction between liquid and wood, and like the original the gin spent 71 nights maturing.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

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Verb

For health care CFOs, the challenge is distinguishing between an AI tool that speeds up billing and one that helps patients get the right care in the right setting—potentially changing the economics of care itself.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
This speeds customs and ensures a smoother cross-border delivery experience.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

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