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
One of the more common ways bear encounters escalate is when an off-leash dog runs toward a bear, annoys it, and then comes sprinting back to its owner with an angry predator in pursuit.
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Between hauling bags up subway stairs, weaving through Penn Station, and occasionally sprinting to the correct track, comfortable footwear is non-negotiable.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Not the politicians sprinting toward the nearest camera with legal threats dressed up as principle.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
The family sprinting through the terminal, shoes half-on.
—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
Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Between hauling bags up subway stairs, weaving through Penn Station, and occasionally sprinting to the correct track, comfortable footwear is non-negotiable.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Not the politicians sprinting toward the nearest camera with legal threats dressed up as principle.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
The family sprinting through the terminal, shoes half-on.
—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
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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Then Muncy — later replaced by the pinch-running Call — and Ward drew walks.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Work started on the project in March 2025, focusing on the outfall system running from Phil’s Beach, on Main Street, to Route 176.—
Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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In case the winning bidder does not continue racing, the track will have to lay off its workforce.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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But on Naval Base Coronado in San Diego this weekend, NASCAR’s arrival wasn’t simply another destination event or another experiment in taking racing somewhere unusual.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Sprinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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