hotfoot (it)

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Verb
  • In the years since, the vehicles raced on tracks across the world have evolved.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Twisted Metal is racing toward its return to Peacock for Season 2, and the streamer has finally revealed when episodes will become available.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Traders in January hurried to build up inventories ahead of tariffs, according to a recent USA TODAY analysis.
    Dian Zhang, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Ron hurried to change positions before the tom flew down.
    Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Their eyes are more sensitive to movement, so fast-moving visuals—like scurrying mice—are particularly engaging.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Dismounting, the ship’s captain unlocked the outer gate, and his men scurried into the courtyard, squeezing through the small door that led into the gunpowder room.
    Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Jeanty was a Heisman finalist after leading Division I with 2,601 rushing yards and averaging 7.0 yards per carry.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
  • After two strong seasons at Boise State, Jeanty had a historic 2024 season, rushing for 2,601 yards with 29 touchdowns while leading the Broncos to the College Football Playoff.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 sped to a strong finish on MTV.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Twisted Metal Season 2 is speeding into view, with a release date set for later this year.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Listen to this article 2 min The final day of the 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, and these next four rounds will fly by with prospects hoping a dream calls their name to join them.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Trump also directed that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in Francis’ honor.
    Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Any adult who plans to travel around the country this summer, or any time after the enforcement deadline, must have a REAL ID or another federally compliant identification document in order to avoid delays.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Looking back on it, the name has traveled far: to the NFL, to a pinnacle of American sports.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • A couple of riders slowly trotted across the arena.
    Daniel Eduardo Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The Arkells were astonished to see the Grotesque-style decorations, which feature animal heads swirling into clouds, hares trotting and sneering human profiles.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Hotfoot (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotfoot%20%28it%29. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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