as in trotting
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 sprinting
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread wildly, outpacing the international response efforts sprinting to catch up to the deadly Bundibugyo virus strain.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
That process gave me enough understanding to lead when the team started sprinting.
—Lior Weinstein, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
With trainers immediately sprinting to the mound to check on Major, the former West Virginia pitcher could be seen squirming on the ground in serious pain.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Customers who still came to Epic Studio Barbers & Stylist in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Diversey Avenue no longer arrived in large family groups but alone, sprinting from their cars for fear of being stopped by immigration officers.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Despite all the pitching injuries, the team was sprinting and slugging its way to the top of the division.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 20 May 2026
The expandable shell gives you extra breathing room for souvenirs or last-minute vacation purchases, while the smooth spinner wheels make sprinting through the airport a bit easier.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Call it an omen for the accomplishment that Bergstrom pulled off on Thursday, sprinting down the runway and flying through the air to assert herself as the top pole vaulter in Colorado.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Tuanzebe—born in Bunia, raised in Rochdale—is sprinting toward the corner flag, fists clenched at his waist, triumphant.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
That process gave me enough understanding to lead when the team started sprinting.
—Lior Weinstein, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
With trainers immediately sprinting to the mound to check on Major, the former West Virginia pitcher could be seen squirming on the ground in serious pain.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Customers who still came to Epic Studio Barbers & Stylist in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Diversey Avenue no longer arrived in large family groups but alone, sprinting from their cars for fear of being stopped by immigration officers.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Despite all the pitching injuries, the team was sprinting and slugging its way to the top of the division.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 20 May 2026
The expandable shell gives you extra breathing room for souvenirs or last-minute vacation purchases, while the smooth spinner wheels make sprinting through the airport a bit easier.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Call it an omen for the accomplishment that Bergstrom pulled off on Thursday, sprinting down the runway and flying through the air to assert herself as the top pole vaulter in Colorado.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Tuanzebe—born in Bunia, raised in Rochdale—is sprinting toward the corner flag, fists clenched at his waist, triumphant.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinting
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Douglas Friedman’s upcoming monograph, Full Spectrum (Vendome Press), illuminates the extraordinary level of access the globe-trotting photographer has cultivated over the course of his career.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Video footage from the May 6 incident shows the small dog, whose name is not known, trotting up to Sydnei Everett's grandfather's porch in Nashville, where his Uber Eats meal had just been delivered.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Now three weeks into jogging on his full body weight, Kittle is looking forward to getting cleared for football movements — run blocking, pass protection, route running, and rust knocking off.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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There’s a cooking school, activities for children, a rather magnificent spa, adults-only and family pools, jogging tracks, bikes, and a full slate of tours.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At the same time, domestic refiners are running their plants harder than usual to meet fuel demand and competing for barrels, sending the premiums for US crude delivered in Asia higher relative to available Middle Eastern supplies, according to traders.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Loose silhouettes are key when running around town; relaxed athletic shorts and an equally slouchy button-up work perfectly.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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Better engines, improved aerodynamics, more capable brakes, and increasingly sophisticated batteries have all made the journey from racing circuits to production vehicles.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Patrick Dempsey is ready for a weekend of racing ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on June 5.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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“Sprinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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