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 family sprinting through the terminal, shoes half-on.
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 12 June 2026
This is why various stops are being pulled out, including earlier progression and attempts to draw in new players, though that has resulted in high-end players sprinting toward amazing gear almost instantly.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
What science is learning from the muscles of Emma Mazzenga, the fastest female nonagenarian on Earth and holder of multiple sprinting world records.
—Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
The future shotstopper was out the door and sprinting in giddy celebration up a street near Bloemfontein before the players had even begun their shimmy.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
This is the moment Sly Stone hands the baton to a sprinting Prince.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
And an inability to keep down even small sips of water without sprinting to the bathroom with yet more explosive diarrhea.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Maradona, for his part, repeatedly backheeled the ball while sprinting at full pelt, leaving England defenders unsure whether to follow the player or the ball.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 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
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 12 June 2026
This is why various stops are being pulled out, including earlier progression and attempts to draw in new players, though that has resulted in high-end players sprinting toward amazing gear almost instantly.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
What science is learning from the muscles of Emma Mazzenga, the fastest female nonagenarian on Earth and holder of multiple sprinting world records.
—Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
The future shotstopper was out the door and sprinting in giddy celebration up a street near Bloemfontein before the players had even begun their shimmy.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
This is the moment Sly Stone hands the baton to a sprinting Prince.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
And an inability to keep down even small sips of water without sprinting to the bathroom with yet more explosive diarrhea.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Maradona, for his part, repeatedly backheeled the ball while sprinting at full pelt, leaving England defenders unsure whether to follow the player or the ball.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinting
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After the ceremony came a globe-trotting honeymoon, as the couple vacationed in Mykonos, Positano, and London.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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Richards gave millions of dollars to the cult, Eternal Values, while living a double life as both a globe-trotting supermodel and obedient cult member, as reported in a recent story in The Hollywood Reporter.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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The riverside area below the museum is well-trafficked by strolling and jogging Bilbainos who may pop in to enjoy the rooftop views and surrounding shops and galleries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 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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In running their winning streak to 10 games, the Broncos also ended their NFL record of rallying for nine consecutive victories.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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That law, which greatly restricted when and how a driver could use their phone or another device while the engine of a vehicle was running, addressed many common distractions.—
Nate Trela,
AZCentral.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Wrobleski was already racing toward first base.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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From pirate treasure hunts that send kids racing around the resort with maps and clues to a sandcastle concierge stocked with shovels, pails, and tools for building elaborate beach creations, the property makes family vacations feel surprisingly stress-free.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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“Sprinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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