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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

Pressure’s been around the Olympics since Coroebus of Elis scampered in his bare feet, and we’re more sensitive to it now, especially its corrosive effects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 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

Then they got to their feet and scampered away.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl