scoot

verb

ˈsküt How to pronounce scoot (audio)
Definition of scootnext
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 How a prehistoric society managed to scoot the boulder so far without complex tools or transportation methods has perplexed researchers for years. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026 That could mean walking, biking, scooting, carpooling or taking public transit instead. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 3 June 2026 Second baseman Marcus Semien failed to reel in a line drive, knocked the ball down, picked it up and then threw it well beyond the reach of first baseman Mark Vientos, allowing Randy Arozarena to scoot to second base. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 3 June 2026 For charcoal grills, get the coals going nice and hot, then scoot them to one side or around the perimeter. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for scoot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoot
  1. scurry
  2. hurry
  3. trot
  4. fly
  5. speed
  6. travel
  7. drive
  8. rush
Verb
  • The plane stopped, passengers scurried to the terminal and airport employees climbed up on the wings trying to keep the airliner from blowing away.
    — Dan Kelly July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • The score drips with a sinister ostinato as the rats scurry into every corner of her castle.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of scurry
Verb
  • But hurry, because many colors and sizes are already sold out.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • RockHounds players and training staff hurried to tend to Lasko, and Taylor dropped to one knee near the warning track.
    — Zach Powell, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of hurry
Verb
  • While much of Djokovic’s portfolio reflects his globe-trotting career, his investments in Serbia underscore his connection to his homeland.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026
  • Buehler turned late and fired a throw ostensibly toward second base that sailed into center field and allowed Marte to trot home.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
Definition of trot
Verb
  • Adeline André will close out the official calendar in Paris, on Thursday at 4pm, while a number of attendees will fly to Rome for the Fendi show that evening at the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • Norway and Brazil were locked in a tense, back-and-forth game Sunday, in the round of 16, until Haaland came flying in with that header to give Norway a 1-0 lead.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
Definition of fly
Verb
  • The driver of the Ford then ran over the woman and sped away.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • That’s nearly seven times faster than a speeding bullet, according to NASA.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of speed
Verb
  • More than 40 tall ships from 20 foreign countries participated, traveling through New York Harbor from near Sandy Hook, New Jersey, up to the George Washington Bridge.
    — Nicole Jao, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Several Iraqi provinces announced official holidays to allow mourners to travel.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of travel
Verb
  • Feedback will help guide future improvements for people who walk, bike, use transit and drive through the corridor.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
  • When her husband, financier John Molner, returned home from the gym, the two drove to the campus of the Aspen Institute, where Couric was excited to hit the hot dog stand for lunch.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
Definition of drive
Verb
  • Many real texts from family members are short, rushed and a little messy.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Forwards' explosive movements cause hamstring and knee ligament injuries, including ACL tears, with high recurrence if recovery is rushed.
    — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of rush

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