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
That’s enough to scoot the new BYDs from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour) in about 2.7 seconds.
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 June 2025
The module allowed backers to scoot around in races or take on other players or AI ships in combat, and offered a limited handful of game modes to whet players' palates.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 June 2025
Max Wu hit a grounder to shortstop that looked to have ended the inning, but it was misplayed and Ybarra scooted home for what was the winning run in the 5-0 victory.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse containing $3,000 and her government ID appears to have scooted the Gucci bag away from her with his foot.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 June 2025
The module allowed backers to scoot around in races or take on other players or AI ships in combat, and offered a limited handful of game modes to whet players' palates.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 June 2025
Max Wu hit a grounder to shortstop that looked to have ended the inning, but it was misplayed and Ybarra scooted home for what was the winning run in the 5-0 victory.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse containing $3,000 and her government ID appears to have scooted the Gucci bag away from her with his foot.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoot
Verb
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There were quick glimpses of a Monty Mole burrowing underground, Cheep Cheeps swimming in a stream and Toads scurrying around the castle.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The older dog is shown marching along, while the puppy scurries along, attempting to match its pace.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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But a ship arrived and everyone hurried aboard without understanding a word of what the greeter was saying.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some people never even showed, despite me calling them repeatedly to hurry up.—
Jack Hargreaves,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The wild-eyed elk turned and trotted parallel to me.—
Jack Atcheson Sr. as told to Michael Hanback,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bella will trot over when she's done, happily finishing off her sibling's portion.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While some travelers choose to fly on Thanksgiving Day for lower prices and crowds, most leave at least a day early to avoid the risk of cancellations or delays upending their holiday plans.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Two games in, though, the Packers have passed both tests with flying colors.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Anduril highlights that the architecture also speeds software updates.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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The worst issue is that The Portal, with changes meant to speed up progression, allegedly, launched giving everyone less powerful drops, making the new power climb ridiculous.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reporter Duaa Eldeib interviewed Sutton-Schulman and L multiple times and traveled to North Carolina for additional reporting.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Who isn't searching for Japan travel?—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Panthers were always going to favor Jones and DJ Wonnum in a pass-rushing rotation.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Paramedics rushed him to the hospital.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Police reported the suspect got into an awaiting black SUV driven by a second suspect, and the pair fled the scene.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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But there is also a deeper democratic malaise driven by his reluctance to heed the message delivered at the ballot box.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Scoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoot. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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