Definitions

j

VERB

hightail

Synonyms

STRONG

abscond amble barrel bolt bound bustle canter career course dart dash decamp depart escape flee flit fly gallop hasten hie hotfoot hurry hustle

WEAK

beat it clear out cut and run dog it get out go like lightning hightail it

Antonyms

STRONG

continue dally dawdle delay face linger procrastinate remain rest slow stay wait

Example Sentences

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Last month it introduced Reign, an umbrella brand for women’s sports projects such as a forthcoming podcast hosted by TikTok creator Coach Jackie J and “Courtside,” a women’s basketball rom-com in development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Singer Jessie J has said she is now "cancer free", a year after revealing she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

All 19 offspring have names starting with the letter J.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Alice was joined by four other finalists - Katie Nicoll, Riley, J Wax and Lo Rays - who took to the stage to perform in front of a live audience.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Before she opened her beauty shop, Aunt J used to temp for various businesses.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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