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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They scampered around the office looming above the Outdoor stage, while delighted fans on the ground watched them flail behind glass.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 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

Ford then scampered under the posts in the final minute of England's powerplay, only for the score to be wiped off for a marginal offside by Roebuck.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

Then he bounced off and scampered over to Donkeyberry, who was watching the scene anxiously.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer