as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
now we've got to scoot, or we'll be late
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Recent Examples of scoot
This means McPhee can, and did, sit down on and easily scoot off the edge of the stage in a form-fitting gown and heels in order to get even closer to front-row ticketholders mid-song.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
In his first at-bat in the series opener, Veen whistled a liner into the gap, scooting into second base before the right fielder could gather himself after a dive.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
Highlands Location: 177 miles from Charlotte What to do:
Book a massage or a facial at the Old Edwards Inn & Spa, then scoot over for your lunch reservation at Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
One woman accidentally drops her blade; the clattering draws the attention of the Guardian nearby, but the weapon is scooted under the bench, and no one sees anything.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 May 2025
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
In his first at-bat in the series opener, Veen whistled a liner into the gap, scooting into second base before the right fielder could gather himself after a dive.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
Highlands Location: 177 miles from Charlotte What to do:
Book a massage or a facial at the Old Edwards Inn & Spa, then scoot over for your lunch reservation at Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
One woman accidentally drops her blade; the clattering draws the attention of the Guardian nearby, but the weapon is scooted under the bench, and no one sees anything.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoot
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For more than 70 years, thousands of common wall lizards, known as Lazarus lizards, have scurried across sidewalks and lurked in your garden.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Then, scurrying back inside, Margo went straight for the unattended pantry.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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If Tehran now hurries to make atomic bombs in secret — and if other countries in the region then build their own nukes for self-protection — the tactical triumph of Midnight Hammer will turn into a strategic disaster.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Gladys told her mother to hurry up and prepare dinner before 6 p.m., when the whole family usually sat down together.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Former coach Doug MacLean, 20 years later, still recalls a postgame report given him one night as a team employee trotted toward him.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Shaking off the triple-digit plunking, which may have struck his right-elbow guard, Ohtani waved off Dodgers players and staff while trotting to first base.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Passengers flying in the United States at certain airports are no longer required to take off their shoes when going through security lines, according to news outlets including CBS News and The New York Times on Monday.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The officer was flown to a Fort Worth hospital for treatment and was later released.—
Anders Hagstrom , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Ionic technology, on the other hand, speeds up dry time and cuts frizz (especially helpful in humid weather) but can leave fine hair looking too sleek or limp if overused.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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The film is projected to earn $24 million over the weekend and speed past $107 million by Sunday.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Drivers who only plan on traveling for short distances in extreme temperatures may not need to be concerned.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Later, it’s revealed that the Front Man took the cash, deposited it into a bank account, and traveled to Los Angeles to give the money to Gi-hun’s daughter, Ga-yeong.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Humanity is rushing toward a climate cliff, and MAGA is jamming its foot on the gas pedal.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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The priest survived, but had to be rushed to the hospital to have shrapnel from the bomb removed from his body.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Preventing the spread of marijuana laced with chemicals is one of the driving factors behind Tyson's push for federal reform.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Official data from April show that the number of Canadians driving across the border had dropped 35 percent from the previous year.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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“Scoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoot. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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