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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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Mikal Bridges scampered back for a leaning, desperate three that swished straight through.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

On Friday, desert iguanas and whiptails scampered across an access road, portions of which wind through the national park.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

All represent some semblance of taste, an attribute that’s scampered up the ranks of desirability in the AI era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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

I’d been worried the Amagqirha would lag behind, but I had to sprint to keep up as she scampered ahead, lifting her skirts so they wouldn’t drag.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia