sprinting

present participle of sprint

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sprinting The response was immediate, with Anderson sprinting from his offensive line position to get into it with Elarms-Orr. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 After Williams threw a brutal wild pitch, umpires called a rain delay, as the grounds crew came sprinting out with the tarp. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The breathtaking shots of the hero web-slinging and sprinting through New York City felt like my own attempts at being everywhere at once. Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026 Whether sprinting across rooftops, hanging from airplanes, or piloting fighter jets on screen, the actor has built a career on pushing the limits—and audiences have rewarded him for it. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 Sport mode exists, and the Maybach can negotiate a canyon road with surprising control, but driving it aggressively feels like sprinting through a luxury hotel lobby. Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 My brother sprinting naked through the streets of a foreign city. Josh Penn Soskin, Variety, 16 July 2026 Thoughtful rotating exhibitions, local artists, and galleries beckon you to stay present instead of sprinting toward the next attraction. Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Soccer is a grueling sport, but Messi and 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo have extended their careers by walking during matches, only sprinting when in scoring position. Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinting
Verb
  • Grande and Erivo went on a globe-trotting press tour for the ages to promote the movie musical.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Netflix’s teen adventure mystery will kick off one last globe-trotting treasure hunt on August 20.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • According to reports, Kraig initially encountered the bear while jogging ahead of his wife on the trail.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • After Gonzales, 19, completed the trip around the bases by jogging over home plate, words appeared to be exchanged with Spartanburgers catcher Cal Stark.
    Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Persistent heatwaves are not only driving up the cost of keeping society running and disrupting companies' production and operations, but are also putting pressure on European economic growth.
    , CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There are also plenty of trainers – two-time Triple Crown winner Bob Baffert among them – who rarely balk at running Derby winners back two weeks later in the Preakness.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, officials are racing to ensure older office buildings can be safely transformed into apartments.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • The duo also tapped Bamford Watch Department to help bring the new timepiece imbued in racing heritage to life.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 July 2026

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“Sprinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinting. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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