as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the galloping pace of development in that Sunbelt state
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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
Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 25 June 2021
Designed by renowned architect Dominique Perrault, its four stories tilting forward are said to evoke a galloping horse.
—Rob Hodgetts At Longchamp, CNN, 15 Oct. 2019
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
And who could forget the haywire moment where a galloping horse went rogue following the ceremony?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 May 2018
They were then placed together in a sequence, reconstructing the galloping horse with 90 percent accuracy.
—Fox News, 13 July 2017
Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026
About two minutes into the exchange, Jones begins galloping toward Prignano, who is able to back away and keep his distance from him as the two are in the middle of the street.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Fleeing, not quite leaping and clumsily sort of galloping, is no easy matter for a snail (the starfish has thousands of ciliate foot like suction cups), and fighting is pure folly versus so many arms.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, stories of economic gloom – from galloping inflation to restaurant closures and the knock-on impact of severe tax increases – describe the many ways in which the prolonged war in Ukraine is now hitting Russians hard in the pocket at home.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
The latter roam freely on the islands and are often spotted grazing in the grasslands or galloping over the dunes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
In its place, the Fire Horse is galloping into view, calling us to approach life with passion and courage.
—Annabel Gat, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
The commercial begins with a Clydesdale foal greeting the morning by galloping out of their stable into the fields.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
No jacked-up, galloping warriors wielding bow and arrow.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.
—Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 25 June 2021
Designed by renowned architect Dominique Perrault, its four stories tilting forward are said to evoke a galloping horse.
—Rob Hodgetts At Longchamp, CNN, 15 Oct. 2019
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
And who could forget the haywire moment where a galloping horse went rogue following the ceremony?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 May 2018
They were then placed together in a sequence, reconstructing the galloping horse with 90 percent accuracy.
—Fox News, 13 July 2017
Verb
In the play’s climax, the hero is stripped naked and lashed to a horse, which is sent galloping across the stage.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2026
About two minutes into the exchange, Jones begins galloping toward Prignano, who is able to back away and keep his distance from him as the two are in the middle of the street.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Fleeing, not quite leaping and clumsily sort of galloping, is no easy matter for a snail (the starfish has thousands of ciliate foot like suction cups), and fighting is pure folly versus so many arms.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, stories of economic gloom – from galloping inflation to restaurant closures and the knock-on impact of severe tax increases – describe the many ways in which the prolonged war in Ukraine is now hitting Russians hard in the pocket at home.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
The latter roam freely on the islands and are often spotted grazing in the grasslands or galloping over the dunes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
In its place, the Fire Horse is galloping into view, calling us to approach life with passion and courage.
—Annabel Gat, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
The commercial begins with a Clydesdale foal greeting the morning by galloping out of their stable into the fields.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
No jacked-up, galloping warriors wielding bow and arrow.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galloping
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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But detainees inside the Adelanto facility who called the Immigrant Defenders rapid response hotline alleged that medical staff didn’t respond until after Ramos was unresponsive and that Ramos died inside the immigration detention facility, said an Immigrant Defenders spokesperson.—
Ryanne Mena,
Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Seattle indie rock band, led by Ben Bridwell, will now embark on a spring tour to celebrate that milestone, trotting across the United States later this month.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the prestige and globe-trotting lifestyle, being a pilot comes with six-figure pay, is AI-proof, and—perhaps surprisingly—requires no college degree.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Plan on a mostly sunny sky and brisk morning wind.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The subjects were also asked to do two additional workouts on their own; the details were up to them, but most chose running, cycling, brisk walking, or circuits.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Attractive people jogging, skating, strolling along the waterfront.—
Sports Columnist,
San Francisco Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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When officers reviewed surveillance footage, Ludwig could allegedly be seen jogging away from the restroom seconds before the woman left, according to the court document.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The resultant device blends fast discharge speeds with massive storage capacity, holding up to 25 times more energy per kilogram than conventional versions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The center opened in December and uses real-time technology and surveillance systems to assist in the agency's activities and facilitate faster responses to incidents.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Current board members Kay Coen and Jeff Siems, who is also the school board vice president, are not running for re-election.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ultra Music Festival returned to Bayfront Park in downtown Miami for its second day Saturday, with music running from noon to midnight across seven stages.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For a new perspective, hop aboard a Moon River cruise along the Shannon, then step into the Dock Arts Centre or neighboring Leitrim Design House for a quick hit of local creativity.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Washington recorded a respectable 20 reps on the bench press and also looked extremely quick during the 40-yard dash.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Galloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galloping. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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