Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.
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sprint -
To run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
The kids sprinted to catch the bus before it left.
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To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.
The motorcycle zoomed past us on the highway.
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whirlwind -
Something that involves many quickly changing events; a confused rush.
We loved our whirlwind tour of so many European countries in one week.
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whisk -
To take or move someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly
After the size of the crowd presented a danger to the prime minister, a police officer whisked him to safety.
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skid -
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
The car skidded on the icy road and almost hit a tree.
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jolt -
To cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way
Emma jolted awake when she heard footsteps downstairs.
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hurtle -
To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous
The large meteor was hurtling towards earth, and the astronomers estimated that it could land in a major city, causing astronomical damage.
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scoot -
To leave somewhere quickly
After robbing the bank, George had to scoot before the cops caught up to him.
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To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
The thief managed to elude the police by slipping into a crowded market.
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swift -
Quick to act or respond, moving very fast.
When they heard the loud noise, the deer made a swift escape into the forest.
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(especially of a small animal or child) To run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement
The dogs scampered through the open field, happy to be out of the house for once.
