Showing Results for "scampered"

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

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

He scampered over to the crate, crawled between the slats, and pulled straw up over him so he was hidden from sight.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White