as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the galloping pace of development in that Sunbelt state
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as in trotting
to go at a pace faster than a walk
dawdles to school but gallops coming home
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Recent Examples of galloping
Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 25 June 2021
The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.
—NBC News, 7 Oct. 2019
Designed by renowned architect Dominique Perrault, its four stories tilting forward are said to evoke a galloping horse.
—Rob Hodgetts At Longchamp, CNN, 15 Oct. 2019
The artist was in New York’s Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.
—Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2019
And who could forget the haywire moment where a galloping horse went rogue following the ceremony?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 May 2018
They were then placed together in a sequence, reconstructing the galloping horse with 90 percent accuracy.
—Fox News, 13 July 2017
Ben Morse, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.
—Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 25 June 2021
The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.
—NBC News, 7 Oct. 2019
Designed by renowned architect Dominique Perrault, its four stories tilting forward are said to evoke a galloping horse.
—Rob Hodgetts At Longchamp, CNN, 15 Oct. 2019
The artist was in New York’s Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.
—Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2019
And who could forget the haywire moment where a galloping horse went rogue following the ceremony?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 May 2018
They were then placed together in a sequence, reconstructing the galloping horse with 90 percent accuracy.
—Fox News, 13 July 2017
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Henry sprinted through the heart of Buffalo’s defense on Baltimore’s first offensive play of the game before galloping away 87 yards for a touchdown.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galloping
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With the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, this call to action has never been more critical and urgent today.Ed Gaudet, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center announced on Wednesday that a new G4-magnitude solar storm is imminent following a recent solar flare and a rapid coronal mass ejection headed toward Earth.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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One with brisk, cheerful, egalitarian service; comforting food at most hours of the day; and a convivial social atmosphere where everyone feels welcome to greet guests at the next table.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kirkland has continued to work at a brisk pace in recent years.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones $350 $200 at Target These noise-canceling headphones have cushiony ear cups, fast Bluetooth connectivity, and a 24-hour battery life on a single charge.Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Plus, the camera’s reaction time was fast and precise to our movements, with no lags or glitches.DeVonne Goode, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Despite a strong stretch drive, their final record of 93-69 left them five games behind the front-running Dodgers in the National League West.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The work stoppage had threatened to disrupt supply chains, causing shortages of some consumer goods and supplies needed to keep US factories running.Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Fans were quick to send waves of congratulatory comments.Gil Macias, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Best Black Friday Clothing Deals 2024, at a Glance: Nordstrom: Be quick—the best deals go fast!Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Galloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galloping. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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