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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Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
As Robinson sprinted down the ramp, he was pounced by John Cena, who continued to act like a babyface and was cheered for it.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
And while that advice may sound on-brand coming from the CEO of an education company, treating your career like a marathon, not a sprint, and spending time discovering your broader interests is a mantra echoed by other business leaders, including Hart’s former coworker, Andy Jassy.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 6 July 2025
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Verb
The Current Plus delivers an ideal middle ground with its sizable battery, powerful motor, 5-speed gear system, and five levels of pedal assistance that are capable of sprinting at high speeds or going the distance at a more gradual pace.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
As Robinson sprinted down the ramp, he was pounced by John Cena, who continued to act like a babyface and was cheered for it.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Noun
Many turf sprints see pace meltdowns, while turf routes often favor horses with tactical speed or sharp finishing kicks.
—Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
And while that advice may sound on-brand coming from the CEO of an education company, treating your career like a marathon, not a sprint, and spending time discovering your broader interests is a mantra echoed by other business leaders, including Hart’s former coworker, Andy Jassy.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 6 July 2025
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“Sprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprint. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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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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