CANTER Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

canter

verb

Definition of canter

as in to lope

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Recent Examples of canter Transfers that could happen Arsenal gave Leeds United a pasting in the Premier League on Saturday, cantering to a 4-0 win at Elland Road, but there was bad news at the end of it. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026 In Virginia, Spanberger cantered to victory by almost 15 points. — Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025 The horses were draped in colorful Hermès scarves and cantered around the plaza in front of the guests. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 The action anime feature for everyone who couldn’t get enough of the horseplay in The Two Towers has finally cantered onto Max. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2025 This is not the same City that cantered to the last four Premier League titles in a row, nor the one that won the treble and conquered Europe in 2022. — Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 No sooner had Newcastle United cantered to a simple 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Monday night to deepen their festive gloom, Ruben Amorim was fronting up to the potential for even greater ignominy over the next 12 months. — Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Hobbyhorse competitions feature young enthusiasts trotting, galloping, and cantering on toy horses in various disciplines, such as jumping and dressage. — Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024 As seen in a viral video shared on X, Princess Anne steered Noble forward when the horse started throwing his head and cantering in place. — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024

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After sunset, when everyone lopes back from the beach, there are a few couples hitching their gear onto motor scooters and a few families carrying babies, bags, and boards, toddlers in tow.

— Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
Typical is a homeowner’s video from the other day of a coyote loping down a driveway in DeKalb’s Glendale Courts area.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of lope

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The Yellowstone character will be making his return to the Dutton universe, as Jefferson White is galloping over to the cast of Marshals for season two.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
The stallion gallops onto the field every time the team scores a touchdown, adding to the reverberating noise of fans hooting and hollering in the stands.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of gallop

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An aggressive call The play that sealed the game came on a snap in which Chiefs head coach Andy Reid would usually trot the punter onto the field.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Colbert’s horse was persuaded to piaffe—to trot in place, knees up, in a way that’s required in advanced dressage competitions.

— Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of trot

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His second, on a leaping catch in the corner of the end zone, put Texas ahead 17-3 in the second quarter.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
But Maiava uncorked a deep pass to Corey Simms, who leaped in front of a Rutgers cornerback to catch it, then sprinted for an unexpectedly easy 52-yard touchdown.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of leap

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Christian Moore hit an infield single with two outs and the bases loaded that bounded off reliever Taylor Rogers' leg to score Zach Neto and give the Los Angeles Angels a 6-5, 11-inning victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
Thirty years ago, with the eyes of the world upon her, Janet Evans carried an Olympic torch and bounded up a ramp inside Atlanta’s Olympic Stadium to pass the flame to the greatest of all time.

— Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of bound

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Insider tip As this is a B&B, don't skip the breakfast, which is à la carte and more than worth waking up for.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2026
But my research shows that official counts underestimate the real number of evictions in metro Detroit by half because many landlords ignore the law and skip the formal court process.

— Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

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