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
All morning extra-sized barges loaded up passengers from the Giardini, scooted around the Arsenale, past the famous glass-blowing island of Murano, and then approached the Island of San Giacomo—a tiny speck on a map, but quite formidable in person.
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Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
Owen Caissie then walked, Ruiz stole third and scooted home on a throwing error by catcher Samuel Basallo.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The suspect then sits down in the chair and scoots away.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Como Uma Canggu This airy modern beachfront resort occupies prime real estate in Canggu, easy walking—or scooting—distance to all the town's hot spots.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
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Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
Owen Caissie then walked, Ruiz stole third and scooted home on a throwing error by catcher Samuel Basallo.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The suspect then sits down in the chair and scoots away.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Como Uma Canggu This airy modern beachfront resort occupies prime real estate in Canggu, easy walking—or scooting—distance to all the town's hot spots.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoot
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Pip scurried over to take a seat on my foot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Lee, who had extended his hitting streak to 16 games the at-bat before, scurried back to first base.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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But hurry, these deals won’t last forever, and certain sizes and colors are already selling out.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Congo said the contact tracing coverage rate is 56%, a sharp decrease from last week, as authorities hurry to find people who may have been exposed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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After the ceremony came a globe-trotting honeymoon, as the couple vacationed in Mykonos, Positano, and London.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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Richards gave millions of dollars to the cult, Eternal Values, while living a double life as both a globe-trotting supermodel and obedient cult member, as reported in a recent story in The Hollywood Reporter.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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The weather service also urged people to avoid windows, and if outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle to seek the closest substantial shelter and to protect themselves from flying debris.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The Cougars came out of the gate flying, with Ani Woodard registering a hat trick and Emma Whoriskey and Taylor Watts adding goals in the opening frame.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Researchers also discovered that dark energy had not always been dominant, appearing to begin its rule and start speeding up the expansion of the universe around 5 billion years ago, or roughly 9 billion years after the Big Bang.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The vehicle reportedly sped into a shopping plaza, where the incident — captured on video — unfolded.—
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ahead of its visit to Colorado, CBS News Colorado travelled to Memphis for an advanced preview.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Sol de Janeiro Mini Body Cream Duo A dense, hydrating cream does wonders for dry skin, especially when traveling during the winter months, and this mini moisturizer duo is TSA-approved.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2025
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In other words, the current combination of US political tensions and global conflicts are driving more US nationals to seek new options overseas.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Naturally, Ohtani also singled, doubled, walked and drove in two runs in that game.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In the wake of his death, fans of the rock band rushed to buy and stream many of the group's most popular songs and bestselling albums.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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For the season, Hardy rushed for 1,647 yards and 16 touchdowns.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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“Scoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoot. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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