scampered

VERB

run, dash

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bolt dart hurry romp scoot scurry scuttle skip sprint trot zip

STRONG

flee fly hasten hie race shoot skedaddle speed tear whip

WEAK

light out make off rush off speed away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dawdle slow wait walk

STRONG

face stay

WEAK

stroll

Example Sentences

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But Scotland scored 40 unanswered points after falling behind against France last week and they were unmoved by Ireland's early salvo as they expertly navigated 19 phases before Graham scampered clear in the corner.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

With Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk flat-footed, Wilson scampered onto the through ball and planted a composed finish past Alisson Becker.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

On the Giants’ opening drive against the Los Angeles Chargers, Dart scampered for a 15-yard touchdown run in what turned into a 21-18 victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

Wing Jess Breach, winning her 50th cap, scampered in shortly after from Zoe Harrison's over-the-top miss pass to cut Australia's lead to 7-5, but England's discipline and drills remained scrappy.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

The one who scampered out of the shadows and said what I wish I could’ve said.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein