cantered

past tense of canter

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Just as Victor appeared to break open, Jackson leaped into the air, stretched his right arm skyward and pulled down a dazzling one-handed catch at the 3-yard line.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Gorst smiled shaking Yapp’s hand after the match, but the disappointment on his face was clear while Yapp leapt atop the table to celebrate his major championship.
    Jeremy Herb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • District 2 is bounded by Five Mile Road to the west, Franklin Road to the south, and the Interstate-184 Connector to the east.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
  • It is bounded by Seventh Street to the east, Fourth Street to the west, Jefferson Street to the north, and the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to the south.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • At the top of the standings are the Indianapolis Colts, who have galloped out to a 7-1 record to the surprise of most people.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Gold prices continued to decline Monday while stocks galloped to fresh record territory, stirring doubts about the precious metal’s massive rally.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Pine Ridge, South Dakota — A four-pack of rez dogs trotted toward the lone grocery store, greeting and tailing human companions in hopes of a spare scrap.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • So far in 2025, the Bills have been a team that matched their defensive personnel to what the offense trotted onto the field.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • And in overtime, the Batherson error sprung Alex Newhook, who won the game for the Canadiens.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Because this was sprung onto us in almost three weeks.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The attempt skipped home for her second goal, giving the Harborwomen a commanding 3-0 lead.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Barzilay predicts that in many low-income countries AI will soon be integrated into health systems similar to how much of Africa skipped over landlines and went straight to cell phones.
    NPR, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Summit players fell to the turf in dismay; Seguin players jubilantly sprinted around the visitor’s turf.
    Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The Monarchs sprinted to a four-goal lead in the first quarter at Sage Hill and never let the Lightning draw closer than two goals en route to an 11-8 victory in the Division 1 quarterfinals on Thursday.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • To the dismay of the home fans, Loveland scampered 58 yards for a touchdown, stealing the lead – and the game – back for the Bears with just 17 seconds to play.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
  • When Harvey scampered into the end zone for his third touchdown of the day in the middle of the fourth quarter, the Broncos had scored on seven of nine full possessions Sunday and 12 of their previous 14.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Cantered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantered. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

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