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 trots
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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
Caroline Blair, People.com, 3 May 2025
Explore Outdoor Trails There is no shortage of trails to explore in Arlington– the county boasts 17 trails that include nearly 50 miles of paved multi-use trails for biking, running, hiking, and walking.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2025
Martin allowed a different St. Louis reporter to shadow him during his 2010 run for Congress.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2025
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During the reception, Stephanie sees Dante get shot and killed by an unknown person and immediately runs to alert the rest of the wedding attendees.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 3 May 2025
Explore Outdoor Trails There is no shortage of trails to explore in Arlington– the county boasts 17 trails that include nearly 50 miles of paved multi-use trails for biking, running, hiking, and walking.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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During their initial run from 1975 to 1982, Pere Ubu were an untamable band, merging the loose energy of garage rock with 1960s rock, as well as funk bass, unwieldy saxophones, and Thomas’ commanding presence.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2025
Martin allowed a different St. Louis reporter to shadow him during his 2010 run for Congress.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2025
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Each robot also had its own human operators, usually a group of two of three who jogged alongside it throughout the race.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2025
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Whether that’s slowly jogging in a pool or trying aquatic high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is up to you.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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The pair then flee into the building’s stairwell, but a wounded, knife-wielding Jimenez follows hot on their tails and another struggle ensues that ends as the victim succumbs to his wounds.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Six months later, in May 2024, CNN published footage from a security camera at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles showing Ventura fleeing a room, only to be attacked by Combs, who is seen wearing a white towel around his waist and socks.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The world’s best reeled off 17 points in a row against Gauff to lead 4-1 in the first set, but the second proved a classic battle of willpower with the American going 5-3 up before her opponent finally broke at the fifth time of asking.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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At the Indiana meeting, Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity TV doctor whom Trump appointed to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, was also present with Kennedy to put a MAHA stamp of approval on the governor's efforts.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Freckles are a single shade of brown, but ones that are cause for concern can vary with multiple shades of tan, brown, black, red, white or blue.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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All have varying levels of stability and solubility.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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At the Big Ass Stadium Tour kick off, Post Malone and Jelly Roll kept the anthems and beer flowing for 3 ½ hours at Rice-Eccles Stadium on April 29.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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As Venus harmonizes with Mars on May 11, expect passion and creativity to flow freely in your personal life and relationships, while the sun’s debut in Gemini lights up your ninth house of adventure and self-discovery.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Policymakers have been racing to address the decline in production work following a series of major disruptions: the COVID-19 pandemic, the dual 2023 strikes in entertainment and the larger contraction in the industry.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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Marchand raced down the ice to prevent an icing call and received a pass from Eetu Luostarinen.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2025
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The sector’s blue chips tend to be overcrowded, which is a recipe for limited yields.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Some platforms tend to remove the grisliest content, and some ban a few cartels outright.—
Antón Barba-Kay,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2025
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This multiyear partnership provides the time and platform to drive meaningful impact redefining the role of skin care in performance, recovery and well-being.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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Bracing for impact Meanwhile, expectations of a hit to the global economy from Trump’s tariffs have helped drive energy prices lower since April 2, as traders predict less demand for fuels.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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“Run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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