scoot

verb

ˈsküt How to pronounce scoot (audio)
Definition of scootnext
as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly now we've got to scoot, or we'll be late

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Recent Examples of scoot At one point, Richie had to scoot his chair back from the judge’s table because he was so moved by the singer’s vocals. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025 Tootsie Scooter — officially known as the divine Suzie Toot — has scooted her final toot on the RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 stage. — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2025 Following close behind was the second raccoon who used a different approach: a front and back paw on each power line, making a star shape and scooting forward. — Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025 The gadget suctions to your surface and then scoots its way across the surface. — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scoot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoot
  1. scurry
  2. hurry
  3. trot
  4. fly
  5. speed
  6. travel
  7. rush
  8. drive
Verb
  • For years, getting travelers to see Athens as more than a transient city would take some convincing; the extent of their stay at the best hotels in Athens would merely include a brief bucket-list visit to the Acropolis before scurrying off to the Greek islands.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
  • But even that nice moment is tempered by the sound of something scurrying about somewhere in or around her villa.
    — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of scurry
Verb
  • Traders in January hurried to build up inventories ahead of tariffs, according to a recent USA TODAY analysis.
    — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Ron hurried to change positions before the tom flew down.
    — Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of hurry
Verb
  • A couple of riders slowly trotted across the arena.
    — Daniel Eduardo Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The Arkells were astonished to see the Grotesque-style decorations, which feature animal heads swirling into clouds, hares trotting and sneering human profiles.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Definition of trot
Verb
  • Since Trump came to office on Jan. 20, his administration has flown more than 200 people from the U.S. to El Salvador to be imprisoned in CECOT.
    — Brian Bennett, Time, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In the show, Joel flies in like a bat out of hell and violently knocks Seth to the ground before telling him to get the hell out.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of fly
Verb
  • The ketogenic diet might be an option for treating certain medical conditions, speeding up initial weight loss, and aiding blood glucose management.
    — Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Developers even get granular control over the budget to lower costs and speed things along where appropriate.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of speed
Verb
  • Families now must travel often far distances for their children’s youth sports competitions, which can be costly.
    — Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The Jaguars, who were originally slated to pick eighth before Minnesota’s draft-night slide, traveled to Utah to work out the promising prospect, who was considered by many to be the top offensive tackle in the class.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of travel
Verb
  • The mayhem unfolded after the teen was walking back into the lobby area when Sampson rushed over to the girl and grabbed her arm, the affidavit reads.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Sellers, a redshirt freshman taking over for Spencer Rattler, emerged as a dynamic dual threat, passing for 2,534 yards, rushing for 674 and generally providing belief to the rest of the team.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of rush
Verb
  • The Ontario Home Builders’ Association warned last month that tariffs and counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum products would likely drive up the costs of construction materials, making building and buying new homes more expensive, worsening the housing affordability issue.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Atlanta took advantage, with Trae Young driving for a layup to tie the score at 106 with 1.3 seconds remaining and force overtime.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of drive

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