SCAMPER Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

scamper

verb

ˈskam-pər

Definition of scamper

as in to trot

to go at a pace faster than a walk the child scampered off to play

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Recent Examples of scamper Alex Bregman scampered home on the infield single, giving the Cubs a 2-1 lead. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 Recently, viewers discovered Jimothy the raccoon scampering through the city. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 His sing-speak, always low in the mix, like a fox scampering under a fence, offers a concession to material reality. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 Umpire Bill Miller took a few steps toward the creature, who then scampered into right field. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scamper

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Donald Steven Lang, 62, was taken into custody over the weekend at the request of the United States, federal authorities said Tuesday, ending a far-reaching search for the globe-trotting sailor.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
The next day, Magglio Ordóñez trotted right by him on his way around the bases after his pennant-clinching home run.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of trot

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First inning, Shohei Ohtani walks, steals second, jogs to third on a single by Freddie Freeman, scores on a grounder by Mookie Betts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
With his team trailing in the bottom of the 10th inning, Contreras grounded out to third and was once again booed after jogging down the line.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of jog

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One gang wears football pads as armor and comes galloping in on horses, whooping like the Apaches in a John Ford movie.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The house had been a grand property in another era, complete with Welsh ponies whose riders once galloped through the surrounding woods.

— Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of gallop

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