Synonyms of run against

run against

phrase

as in find

to come upon unexpectedly or by chance

It surprised her that she ran against some resistance when she presented her plan for the company.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• find
• encounter
• run into
• hit (upon)
• meet
• come across
• pitch (upon)
• happen (on or upon)
• chance (upon)
• bump into
• run across
• light (on or upon)
• run upon
• stumble (on or onto)
• tumble (upon)
• face
• luck (out, on, onto, or into)
• discover
• confront
• turn up
• strike

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of run against

Diaz tacked on an RBI single in the ninth off rookie Bradley Hanner as the Astros scored six runs against New York's bullpen. — CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Brent Headrick, who has been lights out and one of MLB’s best relievers, allowed a season-high three runs against the Houston Astros in a 9-7 loss. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Vance also praised Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running against Amy Acton to be Ohio's next governor, and Jay Edwards, a former state representative running for Ohio treasurer against Cincinnati City Council member Seth Walsh. — Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2026

Both have picked up significant endorsements — particularly unusual in the case of Elijah, who ran against an incumbent but picked up the backing of Seminole Sheriff Dennis Lemma and Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood in the primary. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026