Synonyms of run
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as in to jog
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as in to flee
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as in to lead
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as in to vary
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as in to flow
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as in to race
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as in to tend
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as in to drive
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as in to operate
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as in to become
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as in to melt
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as in to manage
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as in to activate
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as in to cost
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as in to travel
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as in to chase
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as in tendency
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as in brook
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as in duration
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as in authorization
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as in to jog
to go at a pace faster than a walk
we ran all the way to the bus stop, but still missed the bus
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as in to flee
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
rather than run from a black bear, it's better to hold your ground and make lots of noise
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as in to flow
to move in a stream
water running down the window
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
run and get the nurse
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as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality
the poor woman ran herself ragged trying to care for all those children
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as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state
her makeup started to run when she got in the pool
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as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
learning to run the family business
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as in to activate
to cause to function
in olden days mills were run by flowing water
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as in to cost
to have a price of
that sort of computer runs at least several hundred dollars
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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
he's been running with a bad crowd lately
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as in to chase
to go after or on the track of
if that dog continues to run cars, he's going to get seriously hurt
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as in tendency
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the company's stock has remained consistent with the overall run of the market
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as in brook
chiefly Midland
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
a run full of catfish
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as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the actor has been assigned the part for the run of the show
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as in trots
runs plural
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
with weekend guests in the house, it was no time to get the runs
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Recent Examples of run
ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
However, with many Democratic candidates running and splitting up all those Democratic votes, there is concern among Democrats that the two Republican candidates could then finish on top.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Since that 2023 postseason run before falling short, the Heat have won one playoff game, without even that the past two years.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
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Choices states make about how to run their programs are expected to be a major factor in exactly how many people lose coverage.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
However, with many Democratic candidates running and splitting up all those Democratic votes, there is concern among Democrats that the two Republican candidates could then finish on top.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Third baseman Will Wagner (oblique) went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk and a run scored in his second rehab game.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Since that 2023 postseason run before falling short, the Heat have won one playoff game, without even that the past two years.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run
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Liam Hicks followed Xavier Edwards’ walk with a single, after which both jogged home on Pauley’s home run.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wembanyama finally stood and jogged directly to the locker room.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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One of the drivers involved fled the scene on foot before first-responders arrived, according to authorities.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The driver fled, and deputies followed.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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The senior catcher/outfielder leads by example, according to Joliet Catholic coach Jared Voss, who pointed to Martin working extra hard to get the tarp fastened down on the field after Monday’s East Suburban Catholic Conference game with Marist was postponed due to rain.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Of course, Edgecombe, who’d held Brunson to less than 42% shooting from the field during individual regular-season matchups, led the defensive charge in a 27-point barrage from the Knicks’ captain through the opening two quarters alone.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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The answer to that question varies greatly from individual to individual.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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There are guided hikes up to Mystras with varying levels of difficulty as well outdoor exercises and fitness trails.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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The Moon in Scorpio forms a flowing trine to Jupiter across your 9th House of Perspective, opening up a clearer, bigger-picture view.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Newcastle is part of Tyneside, an area around the banks of the River Tyne that has been shaped by industry, a context that flows through A Great Day in Newcastle.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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Whilst the Yangtze River Delta has become the nexus of full-stack, frontier generative AI models, Shenzhen is racing ahead as the powerhouse of China’s embodied AI and hardware efforts.—
Brian Wong,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Detmers was slow to get off the mound to cover first base, so Schanuel had to race Mauricio to the bag.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Granted, many of the commentators offering these predictions are employed by traditional universities, and might tend to believe more strongly in the enduring relevance of the academy.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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The theme of each Met Gala, which sets the tone for the evening’s dress code, tends to correspond with that year’s Costume Institute fashion exhibition.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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And in recent years, a new crop of miners driven by rising gold prices have sought to return to the landscape.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Further, the tax disincentivizes success, weakens California’s standing as a hub for innovation, and demonizes the wealthy – all of which erode investment, drive economic activity elsewhere, and are ultimately incompatible with America’s capitalist roots.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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