careens
- present tense form of careen (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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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
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