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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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Release the button once you're charged to sprint ahead.
—NPR, 19 Nov. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Even if Stevenson has to shake off a little rust first, rookie TreVeyon Henderson has hit his stride, and statistically is now running at a full sprint.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Suarez was suspended for that game, replaced by 19-year-old Mateo Silvetti, who added a new dynamic to the team’s attack and also sprinted back on defense.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Release the button once you're charged to sprint ahead.
—NPR, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
Apple will stream all practice sessions, qualifying, sprints, and Grands Prix, with some races and all practice sessions offered for free to viewers.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Even if Stevenson has to shake off a little rust first, rookie TreVeyon Henderson has hit his stride, and statistically is now running at a full sprint.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Sprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprint. Accessed 30 Nov. 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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