Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: hurling

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi journalist Muntazer al-Zaidi gained fame for hurling his shoes at President George W. Bush in a news conference to show his anger at the corruption and chaos that followed the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/no-regrets-from-the-iraqi-who-threw-his-shoes-at-bush/article_2cd327c6-7d62-5280-9417-6f029b096280.html

Cllr Tony Harris responded: “If you were to walk around the town and think of the most inaccessible, hazardous place to have a silver hurling event there’s that beach right there.

Source: https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/24007443.upset-bid-change-silver-ball-st-ives-feast-cornwall/?ref=rss

Declan Browne, one of Tipperary greatest ever footballers, and Jimmy Barry Murphy, an All-Ireland football and hurling winner with Cork, have been inducted into the Munster GAA Hall of Fame.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/gaa/david-and-paudie-clifford-named-munster-footballers-of-the-year-for-2023/a2080501466.html

Do you know how to disagree without making it personal and hurling insults?

Source: https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2023/5/24/23728833/high-school-graduation-practical-advice

For a start, he knows where to find the sliotar (or hurling ball) that brings back strong memories of her GAA-obsessed husband and son.

Source: https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/cahirodoherty/roise-frank-irish-language-films

Greater Regional First Vice Chairperson of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Joana Frances Adda, has called on delegates of the party to refrain from hurling insults at Presidential and Parliamentary aspirants.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/07/20/npp-chairperson-urges-delegates-not-to-insult-aspirants/

“I did try hurling but it just wasn’t for me,” laughed Garcia MacNulty, speaking to the independent.ie after training with NAC Breda, where he’s spent the past season on loan from Wolfsburg.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/i-tried-hurling-but-it-wasnt-for-me-spanish-defender-with-clare-roots-hoping-to-shine-in-green/a1031983198.html

In order to upgrade the pitch at Pairc na Darach to make it suitable for playing hurling and camogie, substantial investment is required – over €30,000 will be required, of which a substantial amount has already been invested by the club.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/tralee-news/tralee-parnells-launch-upcoming-golf-classic-day/a15598260.html

In the end, it was Aaron Gillane who turned the tables on their rivals from down the Ennis Road, striking 1-11 (1-3 from play), including the vital 44th-minute goal which gave Limerick their first lead in 35 minutes of hurling.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/limerick-v-clare-3-6090596-Jun2023/

"I think we would be better served as a Republican Party if we're not sitting here hurling personal insults and actually have a legitimate debate about policy," he responded.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/5-takeaways-republican-debate-haley-scoffs-ramaswamy-desantis/story?id=103552319

It means a resumption of the biggest rivalry in Carlow hurling on the biggest stage.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/08/06/st-mullins-and-mount-leinster-rangers-to-meet-in-another-carlow-shc-final/

Kilkenny and Limerick battle it out in the All-Ireland hurling final.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/jamesie-oconnor-scalded-cats-will-fancy-this/a2018939133.html

Mr Alty and the other child's dad went to the park to take their children home when the group – believed to be between the ages of 11 and 17 - started 'hurling abuse.'

Source: https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/23880900.eight-year-old-almost-injured-firework-explosion-walney/?ref=rss

My tics started acting up and I lost control of my hands, and I couldn't hold the glass without potentially accidentally hurling it at someone.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/dannicaramirez/wholesome-women-supporting-women-moments

NAN reports that NNPC stations in most parts of Lagos were dispensing but they had large queues as many were seen hurling 50-litre cans to buy, apparently for resale on the black market.

Source: https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/petrol-queues-resurface-marketers-sell-naira350-per-litre/yg3ttnx

O’Halloran and his management team went on to thank Roscommon Hurling Board for affording them the opportunity to manage and coach the county’s flagship hurling team.

Source: https://roscommonherald.ie/2023/02/13/ohalloran-and-management-team-step-aside-following-shock-loss-to-louth/

One told a colleague, “They were just hurling fucking shots.”

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/13/magazine/police-body-cameras-miguel-richards.html

Poilievre also mixes in bombast at rallies, hurling insults at the 51-year-old Trudeau’s government and faceless “gatekeepers” — even municipal officials who approve housing permits.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/18/pierre-poilievre-trudeau-canada-00116084

Samuel Clarke, 29, had already been jailed in May last year for hurling a bottle of Prosecco at his abused girlfriend and breaking her tooth in half.

Source: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/crime/violent-derbyshire-drinker-jailed-again-for-second-attack-on-same-woman-4153158