sprinted; sprinting; sprints
: to run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
sprinter
noun
1
: the act or an instance of sprinting
2
a
b
: a burst of speed
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 late
Noun
He made a sprint for the finish line.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Given how long the stock spent building its base, the current reading reflects a stock that has earned its strength rather than one that sprinted there overnight.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Now comes a 10-game sprint to the All-Star break against division rivals, starting with the Padres.
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Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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Verb
Their nominal wide players aren’t explosive wingers who sprint 50 yards in five seconds, but more languid players who like drifting infield and playing passing combinations.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Given how long the stock spent building its base, the current reading reflects a stock that has earned its strength rather than one that sprinted there overnight.
—
Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Noun
Hamilton coped best with adapting his driving style around Formula 1's new reliance on battery power to take pole position in qualifying for Saturday's sprint race.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Now comes a 10-game sprint to the All-Star break against division rivals, starting with the Padres.
—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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“Sprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprint. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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sprint
2 of 2 noun1
: a short run at top speed
2
: a race over a short distance
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