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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CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Oklahoma sprinted out to a 17-0 lead midway through the second quarter, but then the Crimson Tide caught fire.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
His play strength appears improved, yet his sprint speed remains above average for a QB.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Los Angeles punted on the first possession of the second half and was facing third-and-7 on the next drive when Herbert escaped Kenneth Murray's grasp in the backfield and sprinted 33 yards, leading to Cameron Dicker's 27-yard field goal for a 27-17 lead with 9 minutes remaining.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Oklahoma sprinted out to a 17-0 lead midway through the second quarter, but then the Crimson Tide caught fire.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Noun
Understanding exactly what the moment required, Mantecon pressed the middle portion of the two-loop 5K course, intent on dulling the power of finishing sprint of the field’s top finishers.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
His play strength appears improved, yet his sprint speed remains above average for a QB.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Sprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprint. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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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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