as in trotting
to go at a pace faster than a walk
the child scampered off to play
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Recent Examples of scampering
Crying, the deer makes a break for it, scampering past Sergeant Chuberko and right into the arms of Officer Roy.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
In addition to the speaker, many other leaders have been scampering to show allegiance to Kainerugaba.
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Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Killing birds, scampering around the crawl space at night, making the local coyotes snarl at Charlie’s SUV… everything Katie does has to be deniable enough for her parents to roll with it, a story choice that defangs Cronin’s ability to let loose.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
The Georgian winger then held his shot, instead scampering past Mamardashvili before calmly slotting the ball into the net.
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
While a nor'easter blasted much of the Northeast, one of the visiting otters at the aquarium rolled on its back on the snowy deck before scampering into a running start to slide across the snow.
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ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
High jinks ensue, including a hilarious scene in the Big Game with a scampering dog and a chariot chase.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Since his debut on the national scene as a tot scampering through in the White House — a symbol of the Kennedy administration’s youthful energy — he’d been relentlessly documented.
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Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
Arguably the state’s top dual-threat, the senior QB was a catalyst for the Knights all season long, registering 1,761 passing yards and 25 touchdowns while scampering for 974 yards on the ground to go with 14 more touchdowns.
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Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
In addition to the speaker, many other leaders have been scampering to show allegiance to Kainerugaba.
—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Killing birds, scampering around the crawl space at night, making the local coyotes snarl at Charlie’s SUV… everything Katie does has to be deniable enough for her parents to roll with it, a story choice that defangs Cronin’s ability to let loose.
—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
The Georgian winger then held his shot, instead scampering past Mamardashvili before calmly slotting the ball into the net.
—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
While a nor'easter blasted much of the Northeast, one of the visiting otters at the aquarium rolled on its back on the snowy deck before scampering into a running start to slide across the snow.
—
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
High jinks ensue, including a hilarious scene in the Big Game with a scampering dog and a chariot chase.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Since his debut on the national scene as a tot scampering through in the White House — a symbol of the Kennedy administration’s youthful energy — he’d been relentlessly documented.
—
Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
Arguably the state’s top dual-threat, the senior QB was a catalyst for the Knights all season long, registering 1,761 passing yards and 25 touchdowns while scampering for 974 yards on the ground to go with 14 more touchdowns.
—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scampering
Verb
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The movie’s globe-trotting opening sequence features pirates, outlaws and a mummy used as toilet paper.
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In true treasure hunting style, the movie is a globe-trotting adventure with stops in Bangkok, Vienna, Vatican City and Cairo as well as a brief visit to London.
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Nearby in Tribeca the same day, Kelce was spotted jogging solo through the streets.
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Kelce apparently also is in New York, as a fan shared a photo said to be of him jogging.
Verb
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That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements.
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Even though the show has been running for decades, the creative team said each cast brings a new energy and tone.
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Set over the course of eight years (including the lockdown period during COVID), Herry’s film unfolds fluidly, neither hurrying scenes up unnecessarily, nor lingering too long on any incident.
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No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.
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“Scampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scampering. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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