SPRINTED Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

sprinted

verb

past tense of sprint

as in trotted

to go at a pace faster than a walk he sprinted off to class so as to avoid being late

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Recent Examples of sprinted Coach Rachel Monroe called a timeout to try to set up one last offensive opportunity, but Hagan immediately forced a turnover off the restart whistle, and the Timberwolves held possession for the final moments before the team sprinted towards goalie Lila Zahurak to celebrate. —

Matt Goisman, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026 But when Brunson released the shot, Anunoby sprinted towards the basket, jumped between two defenders and made the game-winning play. —

Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Fox went for a layup, and was blocked by Anunoby, who had sprinted back into the play. —

Tim Rohan, NBC news, 11 June 2026 Meanwhile, a cameraman sprinted on the court to capture Anunoby’s (relatively measured) reaction. —

Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026 Young sprinted home and scored with a headfirst slide. —

ABC News, 10 June 2026 One lifeguard sprinted to the end of the pier, dove into the water and kept the victim afloat with a rescue buoy until more help arrived. —

Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026 The Peruvians erupted again a few minutes later when one of their players came close to scoring an own goal but was rescued by teammate Fabio Gruber, who sprinted into the box and made a spectacular clearance off the line just before the ball went in. —

Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 Kenady and his teammates sprinted to the dugout yelling in delight. —

Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026

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Webb briefly trotted a few steps onto the field following the opening kick, full pads on and helmet strapped.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Nov. 2025
Just two months ago, a coyote was seen face-to-face with an iguana, the reptile whipping its tail in a desperate attempt to escape before the coyote trotted away carrying it in its mouth.

— Alyssa Dzikowski, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025