as in to jog
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 sprint
After the final whistle, Tomczak — who coaches goalies — sprinted onto the field to give Tilly a huge hug.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
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.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 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
Some star players wouldn’t have sprinted after the ball, after the clearance from Bravo-Young, like Chawinga did.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
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.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 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
Some star players wouldn’t have sprinted after the ball, after the clearance from Bravo-Young, like Chawinga did.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprint
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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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With the final seconds bleeding off the clock in the stanza, Pembroke goaltender Ryan Heraty jogged up the turf with possession, attempting to begin a rush with a pass.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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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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Second baseman Alex Freeland grabbed it and dove to beat Castro to first base for the out, but Rumfield trotted home on the play.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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My father was running the skid steer outside, clearing the snow, leaving dirty white mounds to either side of the driveway that led from the house out to the range road.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) will advance to the general election to run America’s second-most-populous city, the Associated Press projected early Wednesday, as Republican reality TV star Spencer Pratt led the challengers vying to compete against her in November.—
Hannah Knowles,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Its most recent 54th run was record-breaking, the biggest marathon in history, with 132 countries represented, 59,226 finishers and by far the highest number of spectators in every neighborhood who supported and cheered runners on a route that races through all five boroughs.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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On the lawn of Jim Gilliam Park on Saturday, supporters from across the city chanted Pratt’s name, took selfies in front of black campaign vans with his hummingbird logo and ate cookies decorated with his face as kids raced around on scooters and played with the handful of dogs attending.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Video captured the chaotic scene, showing numerous horses galloping along Via Cristoforo Colombo as drivers recorded the scene.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The reins were loosened and the horse began to gallop and flare its nostrils.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Hilton has demanded Governor Newsom create an emergency corps to speed up ballot counting, a request Newsom's office dismissed.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Ramsay speeds through many of the action shots to instead focus on Joe’s psyche.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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“Sprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprint. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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