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careens

  • present tense form of careen (3rd person singular).

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As the tram careens past, a delivery man can been seen leaping to safety from his bicycle, while a passerby also races out of the way.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

And as a wild offseason coaching carousel careens towards its conclusion, Penn State is still desperately searching for a replacement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

His experience, he said, has taught him how to mitigate the damage done when an opposing team member careens into you.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

While Cranston is not playing himself — although, he has on other occasions — he does strip himself of all vanity to portray Griffin Mill losing his ever-loving mind as he careens through the Venetian.

From Salon • May 15, 2025

My insides go in one direction while my body careens forward, and I grasp the seat as we start to slow down.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan