sprinting

present participle of sprint

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sprinting Then, after a bullet hit Kirk, Robinson could be seen darting across the roof, dropping to ground level and sprinting away on foot, Hull added. Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 These paddles weren’t designed for sprinting across dry soil, but were built to swim. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 One of Braun’s strengths is an almost sneaky explosiveness combined with reckless abandon — whether sprinting on run-outs, squirting free on back-door cuts, throwing his body into the paint, or rising high to finish open looks from beyond the arc. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026 Hall worked with a trainer in the rehabilitation area and was seen sprinting down the field. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026 Home-plate umpire Will Little gathered the game’s three other umpires near the first-base line to discuss whether Espada signaled toward the bullpen before sprinting to the mound. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The new Geran-4, capable of cruising over 200 mph and sprinting past 300 mph, poses substantial defensive challenges, drastically reducing reaction time for ground units. David Hambling, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Video of the incident shows the horse sprinting away after another man Moore was riding with tried to stand on its back and fell. Amber Gaudet updated August 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026 At just over a pound, this note-taking tablet is perfect for students who are sprinting to class and don’t want to lug around a full-size laptop. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinting
Verb
  • With his dog trotting closely behind him, Harlow greeted fans as many waited in line for New Balance backpacks and swag.
    Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Donald Steven Lang, 62, was taken into custody over the weekend at the request of the United States, federal authorities said Tuesday, ending a far-reaching search for the globe-trotting sailor.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In 2022, Oklahoma death row inmate William Reece received three life sentences after pleading guilty to three murders in Texas, including the killing of 12-year-old Laura Smither, who was abducted while jogging near her home in Friendswood in 1997.
    Holly Yan, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • With his team trailing in the bottom of the 10th inning, Contreras grounded out to third and was once again booed after jogging down the line.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Immediately, several social media users accused him of running another scheme.
    Larry Neumeister, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The festival sits on 16 acres and will have more 175 crafters, 50 food and drink booths and 25 stages of entertainment running all day.
    Rashad Alexander August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The core experience for me is being in the car, just having a good time, feeling the downforce, feeling the Gs, hearing the sound, and racing the car on a track.
    Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Interoception shifts focus away from racing thoughts and back into physical sensations.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Sprinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinting. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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