sprint

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sprint Your abs play this protective role in tons of daily tasks, like bending over to pick up a heavy box, sprinting to catch the bus, or holding a suitcase in one hand. Jenny McCoy, SELF, 7 May 2025 In the 24th minute, Son initiated a one-two with Dominic Solanke and sprinted beyond Caicedo into the left channel. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 May 2025 Meanwhile, Vancouver’s players sprinted to the southwest corner of the stands, where a few hundred Whitecaps fans were delirious. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025 The shooting guard had to sprint to the locker room to change into the appropriate attire. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sprint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprint
Verb
  • Dozens of people walked and jogged around the lake’s one-mile loop, while others partook in activities like traditional Vietnamese fan dancing, tai chi and even tango lessons.
    Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
  • Adames began jogging around the bases, but his trot soon slowed into a brisk walk.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the goat appeared unharmed and trotted away.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
  • The next inning, Kelenic trotted right back out to right field as if nothing had happened.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Finally, the Liberty got to enjoy the final piece of last year’s thrilling WNBA Finals run by watching the elusive title banner rise up to the rafters before Saturday’s 92-78 season-opening win against the Las Vegas Aces.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
  • In an administration currently running the lowest early-months public opinion rating in modern history, however, Vance’s forcefulness carries long-term risk.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • Fils, the French No. 1, raced to the net to pick up a Tsitsipas drop shot and scooped it back into play.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 May 2025
  • In an interview with the Sunday Times, which was published in May but conducted in March, Brooklyn Beckham, 26, credited his dad with inspiring his love of racing at a young age while discussing his experience at the Formula E Evo Sessions in Miami at the Miami International Autodrome.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • Oz: On [Richard’s] birthday, Laura arranged for maybe a dozen Civil War reenactors to come galloping onto the set.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
  • There's a wind-deflecting screen, which would only make sense if this thing's designed to gallop at north of 50 miles an hour (80 km/h), and behind that, a dinky little full-color dash.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Los Blancos sped up talks after their 4-3 defeat to Barcelona on May 11, which effectively ended hopes of retaining their La Liga title this season.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • There are already dozens of newsletters bringing educators up to speed on how to use it to help students learn.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprint. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on sprint

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!