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 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 led
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as in ranged
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as in flowed
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as in raced
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as in leaned
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as in drove
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as in operated
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as in became
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as in melted
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as in managed
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as in triggered
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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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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 raced
to proceed or move quickly
run and get the nurse
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as in operated
to control the mechanical operation of
I know how to run that machine
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as in became
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 triggered
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
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
She’s left to live, running but not yet caught.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
Chapman drove in his 10th run of the three-game series in the 10th inning off reliever Trent Thornton (2-2) in front of a Wrigley Field crowd of 36,317.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026
San Francisco’s relievers allowed 36 runs over 39 2/3 innings during this trip, the nadir being on May 29 when right-hander Caleb Kilian allowed the game-tying and game-winning home runs to the Colorado Rockies.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Joined by The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and other hosts, the series will premiere on June 10 and run throughout the World Cup, reacting to the tournament action through Friedland’s comedic lens.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 10 June 2026
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Attention turns to nearby SoFi Stadium, where the United States will open its 2026 World Cup run against Paraguay.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
She’s left to live, running but not yet caught.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
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If and when New York goes on a run, the Spurs need to be ready for what will likely feel close to an avalanche.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
Chapman drove in his 10th run of the three-game series in the 10th inning off reliever Trent Thornton (2-2) in front of a Wrigley Field crowd of 36,317.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Verb
Yet a tandem of Anton Forsberg, who’s nearly as old as Kuemper and unlikely to sustain his play from the stretch run over a full season, and Portillo, who has played one NHL game, seems underwhelming, particularly for a team that has leaned heavily on its back end.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026
San Francisco’s relievers allowed 36 runs over 39 2/3 innings during this trip, the nadir being on May 29 when right-hander Caleb Kilian allowed the game-tying and game-winning home runs to the Colorado Rockies.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
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Ultra-luxury medical retreats can cost tens of thousands of dollars before flights, and multi-night stays at specialized clinics routinely run into the thousands of pounds.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Joined by The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and other hosts, the series will premiere on June 10 and run throughout the World Cup, reacting to the tournament action through Friedland’s comedic lens.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run
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After a brief mound visit with Cubs manager Craig Counsell and an athletic trainer, Taillon walked off the field and Assad jogged in from the bullpen.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Now three weeks into jogging on his full body weight, Kittle is looking forward to getting cleared for football movements — run blocking, pass protection, route running, and rust knocking off.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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These seven episodes chronicle Louis’s seduction, his tumultuous affair with Lestat, Claudia’s turning, and Louis and Claudia’s attempt to murder their maker and escape a violent home life by fleeing to Europe.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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Footage that circulated on social media appeared to capture festivalgoers fleeing from the shots as chaos erupted.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The New York Knicks, led by star point guard Jalen Brunson, look to extend their lead to 3-0 against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night and effectively put the championship series to bed (In the history of the NBA Finals, no team has ever surmounted a 3-0 comeback).—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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In March, the company raised a $5 billion Series H raise at a $61 billion valuation, led by venture capital firms Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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While the backbone is always the same, the number of carbons in the fatty acids can vary.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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That said, collection rules can change, and individual circumstances vary, so borrowers who are struggling with federal student loan payments should try to review their options before delinquency progresses to default.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Still, there has been a notable shift in tone, largely flowing from Pope Francis and continuing under Leo, that embrace a warmer, more welcoming attitude toward LGBTQ communities.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Below that, the main deck is equipped with a spacious salon that flows onto the aft deck, the swim platform, and a garage with space for a 16-foot tender and a Jet Ski.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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The top 16 drivers will then race for the championship over the final 10 races.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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None of the horses that raced in the Preakness Stakes will race in the Belmont Stakes, meaning no horse will have competed in all three legs of the Triple Crown.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Maine has the highest level of home heating oil usage in the country, and the rural nature of Maine’s second district means people tend to drive long distances.—
Margie Cullen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Cafeterias are better because the noise tends to be more background in nature.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Ties have cooled in recent years between the two sides – while Pyongyang drove closer to Moscow.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Advocates have long criticized the conditions at the Aurora facility, and those complaints — alongside concerns that more facilities could open in the state — helped drive HB 1276’s contents.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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“Run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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