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sprintingthe activity of running at full speed over short distances

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the activity of running at full speed over short distances

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsprɪntɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks sprinting around the house at 3 AM is the perfect workout routine.
  • After sprinting for the elevator, I realized it was broken.
  • Olympic sprinting requires years of dedicated training.

sprinting

NOUN

[/ˈsprɪntɪŋ/]

the activity of running at full speed over short distances

the activity of running at full speed over short distances
💡 Concept

the activity of running at full speed over short distances

Sprinting headlines keep printing, hinting at record-breaking news!
🎵 Rhyme

Sprinting headlines keep printing, hinting at record-breaking news!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsprɪntɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsprɪntɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootsprint
Suffix--ing

🎵Rhyme

printinghintingminting
printing
hinting
minting

🔗Collocations

sprinting speed
sprinting technique
sprinting coach
sprinting event
sprinting training
competitive sprinting

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks sprinting around the house at 3 AM is the perfect workout routine.

😄 Fun example

After sprinting for the elevator, I realized it was broken.

Olympic sprinting requires years of dedicated training.

The athlete is sprinting towards the finish line.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

dashingrushingracingboltingcharging

Antonyms

walkingjoggingstrolling

Related

athleticstrackspeedmarathonrunning

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