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
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.
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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
Early in the fourth quarter, Barkley broke free again and sprinted 72 yards up the middle for a touchdown and a 37-14 lead.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The comedian then sprinted onstage and wrapped him in a bear hug.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Armed with a burrito, Edie rounded her car and sprinted to intercept the zombie.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Sprinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinted. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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