as in jogged
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 sprinted
The Trojans, in black and gold, sprinted onto the field to hollers from friends and families who filled barely half the bleachers.
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Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
As soon as Villa turned the ball over, Cash sprinted forward, with his positioning comparable to a right-winger.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
This choice took many people online by surprise, which, of course, meant many sprinted to social media to express their anger and indignation.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Upon landing in the city on Tuesday, Lauren rushed to the Bund, sprinted up the stairs, and arrived just in time for the exhilarating moment.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
At the final whistle Saturday, the players and coaches on the bench sprinted on to the field as if trying to outrun 10 seasons of mediocrity.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
My sense of relief when the President stepped aside, on July 21st, became exhilaration when Harris sprinted out of the gate the following day and assumed the Democratic mantle.
—Julia Preston, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
Not wanting to come in last place, the lamb sprinted past the dog with all her might.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
In a display of remarkable athleticism, the receiver sprinted from way behind Baker all the way down the field to close the distance between the two, before being able to take the safety just before the endzone.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
As soon as Villa turned the ball over, Cash sprinted forward, with his positioning comparable to a right-winger.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
This choice took many people online by surprise, which, of course, meant many sprinted to social media to express their anger and indignation.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Upon landing in the city on Tuesday, Lauren rushed to the Bund, sprinted up the stairs, and arrived just in time for the exhilarating moment.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
At the final whistle Saturday, the players and coaches on the bench sprinted on to the field as if trying to outrun 10 seasons of mediocrity.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
My sense of relief when the President stepped aside, on July 21st, became exhilaration when Harris sprinted out of the gate the following day and assumed the Democratic mantle.
—Julia Preston, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
Not wanting to come in last place, the lamb sprinted past the dog with all her might.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
In a display of remarkable athleticism, the receiver sprinted from way behind Baker all the way down the field to close the distance between the two, before being able to take the safety just before the endzone.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Sprinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinted. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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