barge
noun
a capacious, flat-bottomed vessel, usually intended to be pushed or towed, for transporting freight or passengers; lighter.
has barged
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present perfectof barge (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Incendiary is certainly a word one could use to describe public sentiment toward AI, which has barged into public life with a pace and aggression unlike any of its technological predecessors.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
Matt McLain is in the top five in All-Star voting, fellow infielder Spencer Steer gets regular playing time and another rookie, Andrew Abbott, has barged his way into the starting rotation.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
In recent years, banter has barged into our lives at a remarkable clip.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 30, 2017
Perhaps the greatest indicator of the BBL's success is the speed with which it has barged its way to the centre of Australia's congested sporting summer.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2016
“It should surprise no one that Trump has barged right through it.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 29, 2015
