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scudded

VERB
skim across
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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The ball scudded over the outstretched arms of American goalkeeper Zack Steffen and under the crossbar, sparking cheers from the sparse, happily stunned crowd.

From New York Times Nov. 16, 2021

Gusts of dry leaves scudded across the parking lot.

From Washington Post Oct. 15, 2020

A surging, multi-phase attack pummelled the visitors and when they went wide Zebo's excellent pass under pressure freed Earls and he scudded over in the corner.

From BBC Apr. 5, 2014

Rain lashed the hills that surround the hills to the south and east of Phokeng, eddies of dust scudded across the plain to the north and lightning flickered constantly above the platinum works.

From The Guardian Feb. 4, 2013

Clouds scudded over the sun, and the tree cast a long shadow on the water.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell



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