sprint
verb
\ ˈsprint
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sprinted;
sprinting;
sprints
Definition of sprint
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
sprint
nounDefinition of sprint (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the act or an instance of sprinting
2a
: dash sense 6b
b
: a burst of speed
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Synonyms for sprint
Synonyms: Verb
dash, gallop, jog, run, scamper, trip, trot
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Examples of sprint in a Sentence
Verb
The bicycle racers sprinted for the finish line. he sprinted off to class so as to avoid being lateNoun
He made a sprint for the finish line.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
When the shift ended, Mortenson started sprinting uptown. — Matthew Sedacca, BostonGlobe.com, "Cooking eggs in the a.m., shucking oysters in the p.m. — apps help staff restaurants," 1 Sep. 2019 Lucas Ramirez kicked field goals of 43, 20 and 28 yards, and Isaiah McElvane took a screen and sprinted 80 yards for Valley Christian’s other score. — Mitch Stephens, SFChronicle.com, "QB Daylin McLemore leads Serra past Pittsburg," 31 Aug. 2019 Two plays later, Brandon Inniss, who was in the Wildcat formation, bobbled a direct snap from center before regaining possession of the ball, reversing direction to his right and sprinting 52 yards for a touchdown and a 35-27 lead. — Steve Evans, sun-sentinel.com, "U-School, up 28-0, escapes resilient Hialeah 35-27," 31 Aug. 2019 But Edison junior Ryan Rivituso ran the ensuing kickoff back 99 yards for a touchdown, sprinting down the right sideline as the Chargers drew even. — Matt Szabo, Daily Pilot, "Edison football improves to 2-0 with rout at Carson," 29 Aug. 2019 Cueto also made an impressive defensive play, sprinting off the mound in the top of the third to catch a broken bat pop-up in foul territory. — Kerry Crowley, The Mercury News, "SF Giants’ Johnny Cueto has a chance to pop champagne on rehab assignment," 26 Aug. 2019 Since Bobo can’t sprint, Cox will be in charge of running toward officials if the Rams need a stoppage in play and the action is down the sideline. — Pat Graham, The Denver Post, "Mike Bobo banks on raise in play after turning down raise in pay," 23 Aug. 2019 The junior turned toward the home sideline and sprinted the rest of the way to finish an 80-yard reception with 16 seconds to spare in the period. — J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, "Edgewater wears down Bishop Moore in Battle of College Park," 23 Aug. 2019 The third-down play saw Garza scoot left, cut in and sprint the remaining distance for the shot-in-the-arm score. — Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, "Rayburn gets a 98-yard touchdown run in final scrimmage, but Galena Park racks up 300 yards," 23 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
In the years since, she’s done 150 to 200 triathlons, most in the sprint or Olympic distances. — Doug Williams, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego triathlete’s training gives life balance," 2 Sep. 2019 However it was pointed out to me that a few days before, Mahomes ran sprints with new defensive acquisitions Frank Clark and Tyrann Mathieu. — Albert Breer, SI.com, "32 Notes From 32 NFL Training Camps," 22 Aug. 2019 Thankfully, Van Noy emerged from the tent, ran a few sprints in front of the doctors and returned to the game. — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, "Patriots get banged up, but why were they playing in a meaningless preseason game?," 22 Aug. 2019 Center fielder Ramon Laureano reported no soreness Wednesday, the day after testing his right shin by running sprints. — Ron Kroichick, SFChronicle.com, "A’s will treat Ramon Laureano carefully, as Mark Canha shines in center field," 21 Aug. 2019 Chad Beebe took off in a dead sprint between fields during Thursday’s practice at TCO Performance Center with only a few moments to catch his breath. — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, "The busiest Vikings player on the practice field: fan favorite Chad Beebe," 16 Aug. 2019 In August 2008, Max had a heatstroke and collapsed in the middle of running sprints at a Pleasure Ridge Park High School football team practice. — Ben Tobin, The Courier-Journal, "'He didn't die in vain': Louisville mom pushes for awareness of heat-related illnesses," 19 July 2019 His players have spent the better part of the last three months lifting weights, running sprints, learning how to take better care of their bodies, studying and motivating each other to be ready for the challenges that await. — Christy Cabrera Chirinos, sun-sentinel.com, "For Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz, finding players to uphold the Miami ‘standard’ a priority before a new season begins," 18 July 2019 The initial push in late August 2018 took eight days, while the final sprint took six and a half. — Washington Post, "Emotional highs, lows mark hiker’s record-setting project," 18 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sprint.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sprint
sprint
verb
English Language Learners Definition of sprint
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to run or go very fast for a short distance
sprint
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of sprint (Entry 2 of 2)
: a race over a short distance at a very fast speed
: a short period of running or going very fast
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sprint
verb
\ ˈsprint
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sprinted;
sprinting
Kids Definition of sprint
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to run at top speed especially for a short distance
sprint
nounKids Definition of sprint (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a short run at top speed
2