barnstorming

verb

Definition of barnstormingnext
present participle of barnstorm
as in roving

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barnstorming
  1. roaming
  2. wandering
  3. touring
  4. coaching
Verb
  • Themes at these Phoenix and Scottsdale bars vary from whimsical to spooky to downright haunted, with decorations like legs coming through the ceiling, a headless man roaming the shadows and playful vintage decor that's more nostalgic than nail-biting.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Bedard once again was roaming the ice at Fifth Third Arena long after practice had ended.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of roaming
Verb
  • Downtown was where tourists were trapped and calling airlines, rental cars, and soothing panicked relatives, and where people were wandering around, joining little clusters of folks staring at their phones every four to six blocks, with hopes of getting Wi-Fi.
    Dylan Tupper Rupert, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Dazed locals wandering through streets lined with debris.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of wandering
Verb
  • After first harmonizing together a decade ago as university students, the trio have been touring hard, refining their approach to songwriting and live shows.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Neither original guitarist Mick Jones, who retired from touring in 2022 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, or drummer Dennis Elliott were in attendance.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of touring
Verb
  • In fact, according to a Gallup study, the best managers spend more time coaching their employees than managing them.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This is Morris’ second full-time head coaching job in the NFL.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of coaching
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