darted

VERB

race away; propel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bound dash flash fling flit float gallop hurry hurtle scamper scoot scurry skim sprint

STRONG

career cast course fly hasten heave launch pitch plunge run rush sail scud shoot speed spring spurt start tear throw thrust whiz

WEAK

move quickly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dawdle slow walk

STRONG

catch cease end finish halt receive stop

Example Sentences

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So when Bernarr — born Bernarr Ferebee Jr. — darted to the Grammy stage in February to accept his first award, for progressive R&B album for “Bloom,” the viral moment felt perfectly on brand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Then Ben White darted over early in the new half, followed quickly by Steyn and Graham, each for their second of the match.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The twins darted from the pool as they heard it and could mimic the howl by the end of the trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

"I clipped one, poor thing. It darted off into the bushes."

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Light on her feet and quicker than thought, Louise darted around to the back of Camilla’s neck.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck