as in to trot
to go at a pace faster than a walk
the child scampered off to play
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Recent Examples of scamper
The dogs circled the Toyota, than scampered north, each of them struck by a different vehicle a short time later, the summary said.
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
High jinks ensue, including a hilarious scene in the Big Game with a scampering dog and a chariot chase.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Since his debut on the national scene as a tot scampering through in the White House — a symbol of the Kennedy administration’s youthful energy — he’d been relentlessly documented.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
The two-time South Shore League All-Star scampered for a game-winning 42-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter in the Div.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
High jinks ensue, including a hilarious scene in the Big Game with a scampering dog and a chariot chase.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Since his debut on the national scene as a tot scampering through in the White House — a symbol of the Kennedy administration’s youthful energy — he’d been relentlessly documented.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
The two-time South Shore League All-Star scampered for a game-winning 42-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter in the Div.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scamper
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Just before the half, with the Panthers leading, 11-0, Steve and Pat trotted onto the field for an extra-point attempt in front of a crowd of about 12,000 in what was then called the Tangerine Bowl.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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As Jokić turned to trot back on offense, Dort slid over and hit Jokić in the knee.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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All Anunoby could do was smile and jog back down the court.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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Farke, 49, was shown a red card by referee Peter Bankes after jogging onto the Elland Road pitch and confronting the match officials following the 1-0 defeat.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Police said Baima had robbed a BMO bank branch before running from officers and pointing what appeared to be a handgun at them.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Harris, a Democrat who ran for the seat in 2024, is a retired Brigadier General who spent 40 years in the military before becoming a cattle producer in Polk County.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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In a final twist, as his own grave went up in flames (without him in it), Tommy galloped off into the horizon, his empire reduced to embers.—
Miriam Balanescu,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
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The district was represented by general counsel Devora Navera Reed as well as by an outside counsel who hurried to the scene.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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But hurry—the sale ends tonight.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Scamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scamper. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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