as in trotted
to go at a pace faster than a walk
dawdles to school but gallops coming home
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Recent Examples of galloped
As Will gazed at the tallest land mammals on Earth, two calves galloped playfully across the exhibit, chasing one another.
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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
The estate is best known as one of the homes of Thunder, the iconic Arabian horses that have galloped down the sidelines after every Denver Broncos home touchdown.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The last time a horse swept all three races was in 2018, when Justify galloped his way into the history books as the 13th Triple Crown winner.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 1 May 2026
On arrival, the owner’s free-roaming white horse, Artemis, galloped up to them for a nuzzle unprompted, as if welcoming them in.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Officer Kyle McLaughlin, patrolling the Upper West Side on his steed Kelly, was alerted by a victim’s screams and immediately galloped into action.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Pink poodles with long black eyelashes danced in a can-can line, a quartet of googly-eyed cacti bobbed along to the music and a trio of small white dogs galloped on the stage.
—Rebecca Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Another broke free from one of the men, who tried to stand up on its back, and galloped toward North College Street where it was hit by a passing car.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
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
The estate is best known as one of the homes of Thunder, the iconic Arabian horses that have galloped down the sidelines after every Denver Broncos home touchdown.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The last time a horse swept all three races was in 2018, when Justify galloped his way into the history books as the 13th Triple Crown winner.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 1 May 2026
On arrival, the owner’s free-roaming white horse, Artemis, galloped up to them for a nuzzle unprompted, as if welcoming them in.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Officer Kyle McLaughlin, patrolling the Upper West Side on his steed Kelly, was alerted by a victim’s screams and immediately galloped into action.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Pink poodles with long black eyelashes danced in a can-can line, a quartet of googly-eyed cacti bobbed along to the music and a trio of small white dogs galloped on the stage.
—Rebecca Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Another broke free from one of the men, who tried to stand up on its back, and galloped toward North College Street where it was hit by a passing car.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galloped
Verb
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Webb briefly trotted a few steps onto the field following the opening kick, full pads on and helmet strapped.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Nov. 2025
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Just two months ago, a coyote was seen face-to-face with an iguana, the reptile whipping its tail in a desperate attempt to escape before the coyote trotted away carrying it in its mouth.—
Alyssa Dzikowski,
CBS News,
20 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The old ticket jogged Blixt's memory of Jordan highlights.—
Jessica Popowcer,
CBS News,
7 Dec. 2025
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In a video captured by Storyful, Bailey then jogged down the aisle with his arms stretched wide.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The mega watch party is free of charge and runs June 13 through July 5, with capacity for 30,000 daily attendees.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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In the second quarter just now, the Madison Square Garden video board ran a video segment thanking the NYPD, when earlier today, the two organizations appeared to be at odds over the watch party outside the arena, which is not happening tonight.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Parker froze, stunned and confused, while her cousin and friend sprinted for an exit.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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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
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“Galloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galloped. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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