cantered

past tense of canter

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Verb
  • As a sophomore, the North Dakota State recruit leaped 6 feet, 6 inches to place second.
    Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 6 June 2026
  • The ball caromed high off the rim, and San Antonio’s Devin Vassell leapt to catch it.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The first phase of the development will involve two 14-story towers to be constructed in the parking lot space bounded by 63rd Street on the north, 64th Street on the south, the Metra Electric tracks on the east, and Dorchester Avenue on the west.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 June 2026
  • Dressed almost entirely in black clothes more suitable for winter despite temperatures still hovering in the 80s, the 41-year-old singer bounded onstage and immediately established a tone that was equal parts concert, confessional and motivational speech.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • As Will gazed at the tallest land mammals on Earth, two calves galloped playfully across the exhibit, chasing one another.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
  • Lemieux galloped across the Forum, diving as his teammates embraced him.
    Dan Robson, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Walk stole third and then trotted home when Camden Johnson clubbed his ninth home run of the season.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
  • As Augie Lopez trotted around the bases late Monday night, the small contingent of USC fans could finally be heard at Blue Bell Park.
    Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin sprung off the mound, fielded a Kody Clemens comebacker with his bare hand, spun and fired to first for the out in the fourth inning Thursday against the Minnesota Twins.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
  • But the massive outpouring of public grief following Jackson’s death set those allegations aside for many people, and Branca and McClain quickly sprung into action to rescue the estate from impending bankruptcy.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Wood singled and pinch-hitter Andrés Chapparo walked to load the bases before Miller threw a pitch that skipped past catcher Daniel Susac.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 June 2026
  • Then there was the question of why Steyer, who’d run for president in 2020 but never held public office before, skipped conventional political stepping stones.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Coach Rachel Monroe called a timeout to try to set up one last offensive opportunity, but Hagan immediately forced a turnover off the restart whistle, and the Timberwolves held possession for the final moments before the team sprinted towards goalie Lila Zahurak to celebrate.
    Matt Goisman, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
  • But when Brunson released the shot, Anunoby sprinted towards the basket, jumped between two defenders and made the game-winning play.
    Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • As the base runners scampered home, tying the game, Chicago players and fans alike shrieked with glee.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • Massaro hit Maddox McCrary with a pitch to load the bases and Miller scampered home on a wild pitch.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
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“Cantered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantered. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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