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
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.
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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
Then, she is scooted out of the lobby behind the panels.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 May 2025
Neither new back has the home run ability of Hampton, who can scoot through holes and take off despite his 221-pound build.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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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
Then, she is scooted out of the lobby behind the panels.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 May 2025
Neither new back has the home run ability of Hampton, who can scoot through holes and take off despite his 221-pound build.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoot
Verb
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The rats all scurry out of an ominous rustling bush, making their own little Fast and the Furriest sequel.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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Several of the party’s candidates scurried around the Anaheim convention center, trying to curry favor with the state’s most liberal activists while also drawing contrasts with their rivals.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The woman and her caretaker hurried home after spotting the animal, the outlet noted.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The ship’s list was already so pronounced that the drawer of the café’s cash register was slung open, and the pair were passed by officers and stewards hurrying to their boat stations, their arms out to each side like customers negotiating the tumbling barrel of a fun house.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Verb
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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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The Padres outfielder didn’t show any outward frustration, taking off his gear and trotting to first base.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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There are still questions about the cornerback position and the pass rush, but second-year defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will have his unit flying around the field making plays.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The mission is flying to the orbiting lab in a brand-new SpaceX Dragon and will spend about two weeks up there, during which time the crew will conduct about 60 different scientific experiments.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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Cynthia, seeing Carmen and Julius bleeding, sped to the hospital, one minute away, but Carmen was pronounced dead on arrival.—
Sally Ventura
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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For such projects, L.A. County is expediting permitting timelines to speed up fire recovery.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Rent a car or take advantage of Europe’s superb train service to travel from small city to city at your leisure.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The pair, while traveling east in a 2020 Honda that was negotiating a curve, crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a 2015 Ford traveling west, according to a State Police report.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Before the doctor could see her, she was rushed to the emergency room.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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Pablo the Newfoundland gets dried off after a bath, minutes before he's rushed to the vet.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Verb
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One lectured me once, another taught me how to drive, another changed my tire, and so on.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Blood drives at credit union The San Diego County Credit Union and the San Diego Blood Bank will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 30 at four locations in the county.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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“Scoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoot. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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