Synonyms of runners

runners

noun

plural of runner

1

as in smugglers

a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally

a drug runner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smugglers
• couriers
• bootleggers
• coyotes
• mules
• contrabandists
• gunrunners

2

as in messengers

one that carries a message or does an errand

sent a runner to tell them that all was ready for the feast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• messengers
• couriers
• pages
• delegates
• ambassadors
• agents
• representatives
• expresses
• forerunners
• bearers
• harbingers
• go-betweens
• envoys
• deputies
• carriers
• mail carriers
• deliverymen
• emissaries
• letter carriers
• heralds
• mailmen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of runners

The public promenade that wraps around the bay in front of the hotel invites walkers, runners, and bikers to explore the historic pathway that leads to the thick, lush pine forest at the edge of the sea. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

The officer reported looking west and at one point and seeing traffic officers with their emergency lights activated and beyond them, runners directly in Wade’s path, according to court documents. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Golfers, runners, birdwatchers, bikers, anglers and hobbyists of all stripes in and around Washington have long found common ground on the grassy peninsula of East Potomac Park. — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026

The Rays began the next frame with runners on second and third, no outs and the top of their order at the plate. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

The confusion unfolded as a steady stream of women’s half-marathon runners crossed the finish line. — Vivian Yao, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026

Tracking results for the Baltimore Running Festival Family, friends and fans can track runners using this online tool here. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

The night before, Teoscar Hernández had zeroed in on the Dodgers’ at-bats with runners in scoring position in his postgame comments. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

José Ramírez reached on an infield single to start the eighth and DeLauter drilled a double off losing pitcher Tyler Wells, putting runners at second and third. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026