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
And the Church of Scientology takes action against the TikTokers sprinting through its Hollywood building as part of a viral trend.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of California, was tackled after sprinting through a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton carrying a handgun, a shotgun and knives, police said.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
He was tackled, restrained, and arrested after sprinting past a security checkpoint, through which guests passed earlier in the evening.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump on Saturday night posted a video on social media appearing to show a man sprinting through a security checkpoint, with agents then turning and pointing their weapons in his direction.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, Secret Service Uniformed Division officers saw the blur of a man sprinting through the concourse, confronted him and tackled him.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
After getting back on his feet, the suspect started sprinting away.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The administration also put out video out the man sprinting through the checkpoint.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
Running well, just started sprinting today.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of California, was tackled after sprinting through a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton carrying a handgun, a shotgun and knives, police said.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
He was tackled, restrained, and arrested after sprinting past a security checkpoint, through which guests passed earlier in the evening.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump on Saturday night posted a video on social media appearing to show a man sprinting through a security checkpoint, with agents then turning and pointing their weapons in his direction.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, Secret Service Uniformed Division officers saw the blur of a man sprinting through the concourse, confronted him and tackled him.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
After getting back on his feet, the suspect started sprinting away.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The administration also put out video out the man sprinting through the checkpoint.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
Running well, just started sprinting today.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinting
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The baby pudu — currently just a few inches tall — has already been seen trotting alongside her mother, Posey.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The baby pudu, just a few inches tall, has already been spotted trotting confidently alongside Posey, rarely straying far from her side.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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Onyxia Delinois suffered severe brain injuries after a car struck her while jogging on Miramar Parkway near Southwest 184th Avenue on April 6, 2024, according to WTVJ.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The area where Delinois was jogging is heavily wooded with no cameras, businesses or homes in the immediate surroundings.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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All this in an environment where politicians like Jeff Bridges (running for state treasurer who lives in the Cherry Creek school district) whine and snivel about his associates in the teachers’ union not having the funds to effectively teach our kids.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The current controller, Malia Cohen, was elected in 2022 and is running for reelection against two candidates, union leader Meghann Adams and Herb Morgan, a chief investment officer.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Beyond that, two of the highlights of the horse racing calendar take place at Churchill Downs on Friday and Saturday, while the Formula One season resumes after a long hiatus with the Miami Grand Prix.—
The Athletic Live Team,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Agents racing to apprehend him, seen in this photo, also released by the president.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Sprinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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