Synonyms of running
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as in operating 
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as in continuous
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as in management
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as in successively
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as in jogging
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as in flying
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as in leading
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as in ranging
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as in flowing
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as in travelling
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as in tending
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as in driving
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as in using
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as in becoming
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as in melting
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as in managing
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as in activating
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as in costing
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as in traveling
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as in chasing
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as in operating
being in effective operation
the car has been running for almost an entire day
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as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
a running struggle just to make ends meet
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
left the running of the corporation to his subordinates
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as in successively
in succession without others coming in between
he won the championship five times running
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as in jogging
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 flying
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 ranging
to occur within a continuous range of variation
the electric bill runs between 30 and 50 dollars a month
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as in flowing
to move in a stream
water running down the window
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as in travelling
to proceed or move quickly
run and get the nurse
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as in tending
to show a liking or proneness (for something)
unfortunately, members of his family run to fatness
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as in using
to control the mechanical operation of
I know how to run that machine
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as in becoming
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 melting
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 managing
to look after and make decisions about
learning to run the family business
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as in activating
to cause to function
in olden days mills were run by flowing water
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as in costing
to have a price of
that sort of computer runs at least several hundred dollars
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as in traveling
to come or be together as friends
he's been running with a bad crowd lately
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as in chasing
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 running
Chad Jones, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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With LeBron James pulling out of the game due to lingering injuries, Curry opened the championship game by scoring a running three-pointer, drawing cheers from the Chase Center fans.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Mar. 2025
Hawking had a decent chance of being in the running for two separate Nobel prizes, which definitely puts him in rare company.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Rachel Wells, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
President Joe Biden, or whoever is running the White House, grotesquely abused the pardon power, yet again.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
But this imaginary relationship is emotionally inert and undercuts Suzy’s emotional progress, which is also slightly derailed by a running time that is at least 15 minutes too long.
—Chad Jones, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Related article Mac McClung makes Slam Dunk contest history during All-Star weekend
With LeBron James pulling out of the game due to lingering injuries, Curry opened the championship game by scoring a running three-pointer, drawing cheers from the Chase Center fans.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
Walz’s 2024 presidential running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, has been mentioned as a possible candidate to replace Newsom, who is term-limited and unable to seek reelection.
—Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Mar. 2025
Hawking had a decent chance of being in the running for two separate Nobel prizes, which definitely puts him in rare company.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
The part that most people don't see is all the hours of research and admin behind the scenes, just to set yourself up and running.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
President Joe Biden, or whoever is running the White House, grotesquely abused the pardon power, yet again.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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The Garden Says… is not just an environment but an invitation—one that encourages return, exploration, and the continuous possibility of new meetings.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2025
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Embark on the Wild Azalea Trail—the longest continuous hiking trail in the state—or take a refreshing plunge in Kincaid Lake.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Simultaneously, computer vision provides real-time awareness of cityscapes, improving traffic management, security monitoring, and autonomous service delivery.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Icahn is not a micro-manager and trusts his people and management to execute effectively.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Golden, in a white shirt and orange tie, walked out of a nearly empty stadium after leading the worst loss in Hurricanes history, a 58-0 home humiliation against Clemson.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Texas gave up a season-high 336 passing yards and three touchdowns in its first-round Playoff win over Clemson, but the Sun Devils are without leading receiver Jordyn Tyson (75 catches, 1,101 yards, 10 TDs) in this game.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Of the 419 parks, including historic sites, monuments, rivers, and more, managed by the National Park Service, only 108 charge regular entrance fees—ranging from $10 to $35—that will be waived.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
31 Dec. 2024
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Its rooms are larger, ranging from 580-square-foot suites with private plunge pools to a 2,300-square-foot Retreat penthouse.—
Carley Thornell,
Robb Report,
31 Dec. 2024
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Current funding landscape Investments from private companies globally have increased – these will likely continue to be an important factor driving fusion research forward.—
Farhat Beg,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Sustained powerful winds reaching nearly 100 miles per hour are driving fast-moving wildfires near Los Angeles, spewing smoke, destroying homes, closing roads, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.—
Vox Staff,
Vox,
8 Jan. 2025
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At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Anglerfish ancestors lived on the seafloor and maneuvered around using specialized stout fins, much like their close relatives the batfishes and frogfishes.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Running.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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