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
Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2024
In 2023, Harvey was selected for the games after achieving a running time of 2:23:21 in Chicago — a mere 26 seconds behind gold winner of the women's marathon, Sifan Hassan of The Netherlands.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
Jenn Brice, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Both candidates' running mates were in Michigan Monday, too; U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio campaigned for Trump in Flint, while Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stumped for Harris in an evening rally in Detroit.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The idea of being welcomed into a team of like minded individuals and franchisees, with the ability to access help and support when required can undoubtedly be a strong pull, and help to alleviate some of the elements of stress and worry that comes with running an independent venture.
—Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Yet he’s still listed among the top 30-or-so running backs this season.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2024
In 2023, Harvey was selected for the games after achieving a running time of 2:23:21 in Chicago — a mere 26 seconds behind gold winner of the women's marathon, Sifan Hassan of The Netherlands.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
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Meanwhile, former president Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance repeated false claims about Haitian immigrants in Ohio that began online.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Both candidates' running mates were in Michigan Monday, too; U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio campaigned for Trump in Flint, while Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stumped for Harris in an evening rally in Detroit.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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The work stoppage had threatened to disrupt supply chains, causing shortages of some consumer goods and supplies needed to keep US factories running.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The idea of being welcomed into a team of like minded individuals and franchisees, with the ability to access help and support when required can undoubtedly be a strong pull, and help to alleviate some of the elements of stress and worry that comes with running an independent venture.
—Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 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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Acronis has continuous protection similar to what Carbonite Cloud Backup offers.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Term limits, performance evaluations, and commitment to continuous learning are fundamental to the Board’s ability to stay ahead of rapid changes.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, the environmental benefit allowed Caltrain to receive a waiver by the air quality management district to keep the locomotives in operation.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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With proper change management and improved hospitality, enabling choice between diverse (unassigned) office settings can offset the hassles of finding a seat.Phil Kirschner, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The betting data changes throughout each day and the leading online sportsbooks adjust the spread and odds.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The political action committee Back the Blue is leading the campaign to pass the ballot measure.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The second number is water resistance ranging from 0 to 8.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Doing so decreases likelihood of encountering a rival whitetail, and so, the buck can focus on tending the doe.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
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Doing so decreases likelihood of encountering a rival whitetail, and so, the buck can focus on tending the doe.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
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The driving rats project has opened new and unexpected doors in my behavioral neuroscience research lab.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Modern cars have almost unilaterally replaced dashboards full of tactile knobs with sleek, iPad-like digital displays, despite concerns these alluring devices might be making distracted driving worse.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Starting as exceptionally skilled gunmen using common or market long guns, the profession and its tools have changed beyond all recognition today.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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One-fourth of American service members cast absentee ballots that year, with some 100,000 using Official Federal War Ballots that depended entirely on write-in entries.Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Running.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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