sprinted; sprinting; sprints
: to run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
sprinter
noun
1
: the act or an instance of sprinting
2
a
b
: a burst of speed
Examples of sprint in a Sentence
Verb
The bicycle racers sprinted for the finish line.
he sprinted off to class so as to avoid being late
Noun
He made a sprint for the finish line.
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Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
The breathable mesh upper moves with your feet, and gives the perfect stretch needed to accommodate everything from exploring a new city to sprinting between airport gates.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
While others soak in moments of glory after achieving the feat, the junior completed his handshakes then raced off the mat and into the tunnel before breaking right into a post-match sprint through the bowels of Grand Casino Arena.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
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Verb
About a dozen parents sprinted to get their children soon after authorities cleared the building.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
The breathable mesh upper moves with your feet, and gives the perfect stretch needed to accommodate everything from exploring a new city to sprinting between airport gates.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Townsend, who captured the ATX doubles title with partner Storm Hunter later in the day to the delight of her friend and Olympic sprint champion Gabby Thomas, made her first WTA semifinal and final, but has become one of the most entertaining doubles players on the planet.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
While others soak in moments of glory after achieving the feat, the junior completed his handshakes then raced off the mat and into the tunnel before breaking right into a post-match sprint through the bowels of Grand Casino Arena.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Sprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprint. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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sprint
2 of 2 noun1
: a short run at top speed
2
: a race over a short distance
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