scampered

verb

past tense of scamper
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 Despite looking dazed, Guerrero scampered home to tie the game at 1-1. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Williamson, the automatic runner at second base, went to third on a sacrifice bunt by Taylor Walls and scampered home on a wild pitch by Nick Frasso (0-1), who was making his major league debut. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Alex Bregman scampered home on the infield single, giving Chicago a 2-1 lead. — CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Alex Bregman scampered home on the infield single, giving the Cubs a 2-1 lead. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 Umpire Bill Miller took a few steps toward the creature, who then scampered into right field. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 Then Jorge Burruchaga, although technically breaking from a midfield diamond, scampered forward to effectively become a fourth attacker and provide key goals and assists. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2026 As the base runners scampered home, tying the game, Chicago players and fans alike shrieked with glee. — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026 Massaro hit Maddox McCrary with a pitch to load the bases and Miller scampered home on a wild pitch. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scampered
  1. trotted
  2. jogged
  3. ran
  4. sprinted
Verb
  • The next day, Magglio Ordóñez trotted right by him on his way around the bases after his pennant-clinching home run.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The big buck had trotted by Van Lith’s stand only 12 yards away as the hunter was climbing down.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of trotted
Verb
  • Myles Straw, running out to left as Varland jogged in from the bullpen, began yelling at his closer and throwing his arm in the air.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Back up in his own end zone, Robinson blew past outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari, made the snag from Tagovailoa and jogged the rest of the way to the goal line.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of jogged
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  • Junior quarterback Aaron McCormack, who is the coach’s son and ran for a touchdown and threw a touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Justin Slaven, is among the teammates who quickly came to appreciate Harris’ talents.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The business advocacy group that ran the campaign also denied that AI was used.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ran
Verb
  • Brown sprinted down the sideline for a 70-yard gain, the biggest play of the night, to set up a one-yard Milton rushing score.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Smith, bleeding from his neck and face, sprinted from man to man, treating and dressing their wounds.
    — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinted

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“Scampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scampered. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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