as in to trot
to go at a pace faster than a walk
dawdles to school but gallops coming home
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Recent Examples of gallop
Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured an evocative image of a shadowy nebula drifting through interstellar space, which conjures the image of a cosmic giraffe galloping through a sea of stars.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Fielding the ball on the goal line, Bartley hit a seam, veered right and galloped into the open field, giving Wake (9-4) an 8-3 advantage after a two-point conversion.
—Ryan Pritt, Charlotte Observer, 3 Jan. 2026
The protests, driven by dissatisfaction at Iran's economic stagnation and galloping hyperinflation, began Sunday in Tehran's largest mobile phone market, where shopkeepers shuttered their businesses.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
The trick is using a debating tactic known as Gish galloping, named after American creationist Duane Gish.
—Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Fielding the ball on the goal line, Bartley hit a seam, veered right and galloped into the open field, giving Wake (9-4) an 8-3 advantage after a two-point conversion.
—Ryan Pritt, Charlotte Observer, 3 Jan. 2026
The protests, driven by dissatisfaction at Iran's economic stagnation and galloping hyperinflation, began Sunday in Tehran's largest mobile phone market, where shopkeepers shuttered their businesses.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
The trick is using a debating tactic known as Gish galloping, named after American creationist Duane Gish.
—Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallop
Verb
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Coyotes were seen trotting across the frozen Charles River yesterday.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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Mustafa said as the man trotted down the stairs, mumbling something—a prayer, a curse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Start with some drinking and dancing, then jog it out with a mile-ish run.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Feb. 2026
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With a dust and waterproof rating of IP57, the earbuds can also shrug off moisture and sweat, whether jogging in the rain or enduring a punishing workout.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Philadelphia Auto Show started on January 31 and is scheduled to run until February 8, 2026.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to the group, two pro-ICE ads will run nationally, with additional emphasis on the District of Columbia, North Carolina, Michigan, and Georgia.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Gallop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallop. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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