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adjective

ˈga-lə-piŋ How to pronounce galloping (audio)
Definition of gallopingnext
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed the galloping pace of development in that Sunbelt state

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galloping

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verb

present participle of gallop
as in trotting
to go at a pace faster than a walk dawdles to school but gallops coming home

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Recent Examples of galloping
Adjective
The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse. — NBC News, 7 Oct. 2019 The artist was in New York’s Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse. — Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2019
Verb
Watching the raw spirit of horses galloping in the wild makes for an inspiring summer destination. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026 Running is the fastest terrestrial gait, following walking, trotting, and galloping. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for galloping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galloping
  1. rapid
  2. trotting
  3. brisk
  4. jogging
  5. fast
  6. running
  7. quick
Adjective
  • Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • This all comes amid rapid technological, social and economic change in China.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of rapid
Verb
  • The movie’s globe-trotting opening sequence features pirates, outlaws and a mummy used as toilet paper.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • In true treasure hunting style, the movie is a globe-trotting adventure with stops in Bangkok, Vienna, Vatican City and Cairo as well as a brief visit to London.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of trotting
Adjective
  • The vineyard is the site of a Christmas tree farm, and tends to be crisp and brisk, like the resulting wines.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of brisk
Verb
  • Nearby in Tribeca the same day, Kelce was spotted jogging solo through the streets.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
  • Kelce apparently also is in New York, as a fan shared a photo said to be of him jogging.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of jogging
Adjective
  • The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • From climate change to drug discovery, quantum computing is expected to be solve problems at a pace where even the fastest supercomputers appear to be slow-moving snails.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of fast
Verb
  • The invite-only event was being hosted by Satisfy, the French running brand with a punk rock aesthetic.
    — Grace Cook, Vogue, 7 July 2026
  • Hamilton’s hot fundraising start came after building anticipation for a campaign launch with a statewide listening tour where the founding pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist church openly entertained running as an independent.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of running
Adjective
  • Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • But upon closer inspection Mbiya appears significantly leaner and quicker.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of quick

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