as in trotted
to go at a pace faster than a walk
the child scampered off to play
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Recent Examples of scampered
After Carson Beck scampered for a score with 18 seconds left, Ole Miss had one last miraculous effort as Trinidad Chambliss threw a deep ball into the end zone.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Underwood, who ran for 77 yards, scampered for a 5-yard touchdown run by diving to touch the pylon, giving Michigan its last lead at 27-24 with just under 11 minutes to go.
—CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
After the teams traded possessions, Cohasset (11-2) got the ball on its own 48 and needed just three plays as Greene (16 carries, 131 yards) scampered and held his balance for a 42-yard score.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
In Niger, death was suddenly everywhere — even the tough lizards that scampered over the mud walls of my compound were dying.
—Janet Rich Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
To the dismay of the home fans, Loveland scampered 58 yards for a touchdown, stealing the lead – and the game – back for the Bears with just 17 seconds to play.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
When Harvey scampered into the end zone for his third touchdown of the day in the middle of the fourth quarter, the Broncos had scored on seven of nine full possessions Sunday and 12 of their previous 14.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Hyeseong Kim, getting his first taste of the postseason in a madhouse game, scampered home from third, joining the mass of bodies in pure elation while Kerkering remained frozen, hands on his knees.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Underwood, who ran for 77 yards, scampered for a 5-yard touchdown run by diving to touch the pylon, giving Michigan its last lead at 27-24 with just under 11 minutes to go.
—CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
After the teams traded possessions, Cohasset (11-2) got the ball on its own 48 and needed just three plays as Greene (16 carries, 131 yards) scampered and held his balance for a 42-yard score.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
In Niger, death was suddenly everywhere — even the tough lizards that scampered over the mud walls of my compound were dying.
—Janet Rich Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
To the dismay of the home fans, Loveland scampered 58 yards for a touchdown, stealing the lead – and the game – back for the Bears with just 17 seconds to play.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
When Harvey scampered into the end zone for his third touchdown of the day in the middle of the fourth quarter, the Broncos had scored on seven of nine full possessions Sunday and 12 of their previous 14.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Hyeseong Kim, getting his first taste of the postseason in a madhouse game, scampered home from third, joining the mass of bodies in pure elation while Kerkering remained frozen, hands on his knees.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scampered
Verb
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After initially laying motionless on the field surrounded by medical staff, Toure eventually trotted off the field under his own power.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
20 Dec. 2025
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The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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Several hours later, Stafford jogged onto the field in Charlotte shortly before the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers opened this year’s NFL postseason.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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As a result, the film sees Jackman and Hudson perform a collection of Diamond's beloved hits, which jogged Moore’s memory.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The narrow fertile strip that formed the Phoenician cities’ homeland runs about 200km north-south along the coast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Just note that shoppers say the shoes run a bit small, so sizing up is best.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Johnson missed his first five shots, four of them 3-point tries, as the Sea Kings sprinted to the big, early lead.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Brown was already off the field of play when Sirianni sprinted toward him.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Scampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scampered. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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