cantered

verb

past tense of canter
as in loped

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cantered
  1. leaped
  2. bounded
  3. galloped
  4. trotted
  5. sprang
  6. skipped
  7. sprinted
  8. scampered
Verb
  • Earlier this month, Uthmeier leapt to the defense of University of Florida board chairperson Mori Hosseini, one of DeSantis’ most loyal supporters and arguably the most powerful person at the school.
    — Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • Behind the Egyptian goal, a massive group of Argentines leapt and danced, singing at the top of their lungs until their throats couldn’t take any more.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of leaped
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  • It is bounded by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Though his tail was wagging, the dog immediately bounded down the hallway toward an officer, who fired his service pistol four times, killing the dog.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of bounded
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  • Hollywood was founded by daredevils, from the cowboys who galloped here to become stuntmen, to the small-town girls who bucked the pressure to get married and moved west to chase a one-in-a-million dream.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The trailer for Ransom Canyon has galloped onto the scene thanks to Netflix.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 June 2026
Definition of galloped
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  • Joe Biden famously trotted across the road shaking hands and kissing babies during Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade in 2015.
    — Salena Zito, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
  • About 100 yards to the right, a herd of caribou trotted past.
    — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Definition of trotted
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  • Ricketts sprung second-half sub Omar Yehya to the end line, and Yehya rewarded Moshobane for all his work by finding him in the box.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2026
  • The discovery of Iron Ore in Minnesota sprung mining towns during his missionary efforts in the region.
    — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Definition of sprang
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  • While the man of the hour may have skipped the press line, Nolan did address the audience in the cinema.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 July 2026
  • Carpenter skipped the full-bodied blowout that’s become her calling card in favor of the loose braids tied with petite white ribbons.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of skipped
Verb
  • In the bottom of the sixth with runners on second and third, Devers fielded a grounder, sprinted to the bag, then dove into first base to beat the runner and end the inning.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • Led by their captain, Kylian Mbappe, the team sprinted towards the hardcore group of French travelling fans behind the goal, euro-dancing up and down to the beat of Freed From Desire.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of sprinted
Verb
  • Then Jorge Burruchaga, although technically breaking from a midfield diamond, scampered forward to effectively become a fourth attacker and provide key goals and assists.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • As the base runners scampered home, tying the game, Chicago players and fans alike shrieked with glee.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Definition of scampered
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