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sprint Synonyms

Another word for sprint

Choosing another word for sprint depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of running, swimming, or cycling at full speed over a short distance, or a competitive race of this type.

Usage Example

"She won the 100-meter dash with a new personal best time."

Strongest
dash
Strong
spurt
rush
bolt
dart
run
race

• verb (Context 2)

To run, swim, or cycle at full speed over a short distance.

Usage Example

"He had to dash across the terminal to catch his connecting flight."

Strongest
dash
bolt
Strong
dart
race
tear
rush
scurry
spurt
fly
hurtle

• noun (Context 3)

A short, intensive burst of activity or effort, especially a set period of time during which specific tasks must be completed in agile software development.

Usage Example

"The engineering team completed three major features during their two-week iteration."

Strongest
iteration
Strong
burst
spurt
push
cycle
flurry
drive

Opposites of sprint

The opposite of sprint shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

marathon
stroll
amble
saunter
dawdle
plod
lull
trudge
See all opposites of sprint

• Nearby Words

sprinkler
sprinkles
sprinkling
sprint
sprinter
sprite
spritz

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sprint. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sprint
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