Synonyms of run
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as in to jog 
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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 to visit
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as in to practice
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as in trotted
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as in retreated
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as in went
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as in ranged
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as in flowed
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as in travelled
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as in tended
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as in drove
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as in handled
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as in turned
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as in melted
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as in managed
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as in powered
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as in cost
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as in traveled
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as in chased
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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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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I could run over right now if that's good for you
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as in to practice
to do over and over so as to become skilled
let's run over this dance number one more time
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variants
also chiefly dialectal run
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as in trotted
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 retreated
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 flowed
to move in a stream
water running down the window
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as in travelled
to proceed or move quickly
run and get the nurse
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as in turned
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 melted
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 managed
to look after and make decisions about
learning to run the family business
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as in powered
to cause to function
in olden days mills were run by flowing water
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as in cost
to have a price of
that sort of computer runs at least several hundred dollars
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as in traveled
to come or be together as friends
he's been running with a bad crowd lately
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as in chased
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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Recent Examples of run
Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Jan. 2025
What that looks like is decidedly low-tech: a security questionnaire whose asks often run into the hundreds.
—Alex Konrad, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
Chan’s eight-year run as city manager ended Dec. 31, after the council voted 6-3 not to extend his contract.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors allege that Lacy fired a gun outside his apartment on the 6600 block of MacArthur Boulevard and that Blue-Lowry, who was within earshot, ran over to arrest him.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Founder Margiela retired in 2009, and the label was run by an anonymous team (one that for a time included Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy) until Galliano’s appointment.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hana, who ran a halal meat monopoly, was sentenced to eight years and a $1.3 million fine.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Jan. 2025
What that looks like is decidedly low-tech: a security questionnaire whose asks often run into the hundreds.
—Alex Konrad, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
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As the favorites to win the 3-6A title and having just two losses, another deep playoff run could be in store.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
Chan’s eight-year run as city manager ended Dec. 31, after the council voted 6-3 not to extend his contract.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
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The play ignited the crowd and elated his coach, who ran over and embraced Aidan Mahaney at the scorer’s table.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors allege that Lacy fired a gun outside his apartment on the 6600 block of MacArthur Boulevard and that Blue-Lowry, who was within earshot, ran over to arrest him.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Black Knights run the highest percentage of run concepts using outside zone and man.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Founder Margiela retired in 2009, and the label was run by an anonymous team (one that for a time included Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy) until Galliano’s appointment.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run
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There is an uncomfortable tendency in tennis to give male coaching teams the credit for their player’s success.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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While many artists of her generation were fascinated by similar themes, her work has repeatedly proven difficult to classify, conforming to no single movement or tendency.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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In a way, this means no more choosing between rain on a tin roof or bubbling brook soundscapes that aim to do the same but in a far less personalized way.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2025
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With the torrential rains, the brook quickly swelled to 40 feet wide and 20 feet deep.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2025
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The severity of these complications depends on the duration and intensity of exposure.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Usually, time limits apply for durations less than six months.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump orders his administration to begin preparations on a facility at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay to house up to 30,000 migrants detained for being in the U.S. without legal authorization.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Any contractor must be licensed, bonded and insured, however, and have previous authorization from the company.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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This round of executive orders points in the right direction.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
25 Jan. 2025
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What shines through loud and clear is the importance of the feelings of self-confidence and direction engendered by acquiring such wilderness skills and deploying them successfully.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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In a creek near the town of Coloma, a remote community wedged in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the local carpenter spotted pea-sized flecks catching the sun's rays: small gold nuggets.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Helene’s rains flooded the streams, creeks and tributaries that feed into the Nolichucky, transforming the river into a deadly torrent.—
USA TODAY Graphics team,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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The social media influencer, known for high-profile relationships with actors Michael B. Jordan, Damson Idris and rapper Future, is the subject of an exclusive interview and photo shoot for the iconic men’s magazine, returning to newsstands on Feb. 10 for the first time in nearly five years.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Whether rooted in the resilience of generations who overcame obstacles to provide better opportunities for their children or in the collective strength of family and community values, Hispanics remain hopeful even in uncertain times.—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Tennessee gives public agencies wide latitude to refuse to release data.—
Aliyya Swaby,
ProPublica,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, even if the president violated the law, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity last year gives presidents wide latitude to bend the rules or even break the law without repercussions.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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