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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Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Lowry sprinted around and celebrated with joy.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Then Blackwell’s athleticism fueled a sprint and dive that put his right hand directly in the line of Carlson’s kick.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Verb
When Nakashima looked to test the Spaniard with a drop shot, Alcaraz was forced to sprint to the ball in order to return cross court.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Lowry sprinted around and celebrated with joy.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Think of this as a water marathon, not a sprint.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Then Blackwell’s athleticism fueled a sprint and dive that put his right hand directly in the line of Carlson’s kick.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Sprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprint. Accessed 6 Oct. 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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