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
Joan Murray, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
In 1984, ran for the Democratic nomination to challenge President Ronald Reagan.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Becky Sullivan, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
Alden Howard went 3-for-6 with two triples, two RBIs and three runs scored in the rubber match.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Sadiqa Glussman, who grows fruits and vegetables on her property to feed her family and run a business, says two of her coconut palms have been stripped of their fruit repeatedly.
—Joan Murray, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
In 1984, ran for the Democratic nomination to challenge President Ronald Reagan.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
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The Americans have lived up to that promise in this Olympic run so far.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
Alden Howard went 3-for-6 with two triples, two RBIs and three runs scored in the rubber match.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run
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Bryant was the man police identified as responsible for attacks on women who were all jogging in the same area, during the summer of 2025.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some teams jog around the four mats in single-file lines, weaving around grapplers.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, losses are mounting on the frontlines, and millions of people who have fled as refugees have now settled abroad.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The driver who hit the woman fled the scene before police arrived.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Unitree Robotics led the charge by deploying a fleet of G1 and H1 humanoid units.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jackson was also known for his work with Operation Breadbasket, a program affiliated with the SCLC and based in Chicago after King directed him to lead the initiative.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Feb. 2026
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But some Reese’s ingredients vary, Hershey said.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Actual refund amounts vary based on income, withholdings and individual tax situations.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gables Estates has increasingly drawn attention as wealth continues flowing into South Florida.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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The perception problem While filler words can help conversations flow, research suggests overusing them may signal uncertainty or a shaky command of the material (or language in general).—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Soon everyone is racing around the infirmary.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Mathurin then raced down the floor only to miss a 25-footer as time expired.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Though her burial exemplified nothing extraordinary, as a woman with no status, the surgery demonstrates that the Pazyryk took care to tend to the sick and injured in their society, regardless of their station, Gizmodo reported.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Norwegian coaches don’t tend to mistake early bloomers for talented athletes.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Molecular motion drives repair In earlier animal studies, a single injection 24 hours after severe injury enabled mice to regain the ability to walk within weeks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management advised the public to secure loose outdoor items, watch for falling branches, and use caution while driving or walking.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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