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 racing
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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 racing
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
Hannah Cordova, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
But the biggest reason to like Baltimore tonight has to be its running game.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
For the rest of its running time — and there’s a fair bit still to come — Train Dreams will walk that fine line spectacularly.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Peters, who is not running for reelection next year, had been one of a group of Democrats working to negotiate a deal with Republicans but said the agreement wasn't adequate.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Tyler Johnston with the Cougars scored a running touchdown with 18 seconds left in the game.
—Hannah Cordova, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
But the biggest reason to like Baltimore tonight has to be its running game.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Cherry already has a soft spot for Biancani, never mind the grueling conditioning, including countless hours of running that whipped the Hornets into shape.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
For the rest of its running time — and there’s a fair bit still to come — Train Dreams will walk that fine line spectacularly.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Chinese construction companies are looking to the Middle East in the wake of a domestic property slowdown, but are running into roadblocks in the unfamiliar market.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Peters, who is not running for reelection next year, had been one of a group of Democrats working to negotiate a deal with Republicans but said the agreement wasn't adequate.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running
Adjective
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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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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Overnight charging, ultra-fast stations, and dynamic road segments can work together to create a reliable, continuous charging infrastructure.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Majumdar has created a world that is recognizably continuous with our own—her characters scan social media and inhabit a culture saturated with real-time information; as a result, this statement feels curiously old-fashioned.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Although timber remains the primary long-term commercial value, growing improved varieties for both nuts and timber is considered potentially highly profitable, provided there is a long-term perspective and proper tree management.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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The PolyU team urges the development of sustainable alternatives and effective lead management or recycling systems to ensure the technology’s long-term viability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Not many entertainment studios can say they’re successively owned by a media company, a dialup power player, a media company again, a telecom megalith, a cable giant and a software scion.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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It was worn successively by Queen Hortense, Queen Marie-Amelie and Isabelle of Orleans, according to the Louvre.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Running remains one of the world’s most popular forms of exercise, according to Statista, with about 50 million Americans regularly running or jogging for both physical and mental health benefits.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Some may also choose to do this when jogging or performing other athletic activities where a hood might continuously slip backward.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The evangelical missionary has been working with Crisis Response International, flying in resources to Jamaica at his own expense, said Sean Malone, CRI founder.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Three years later, 4,300 miles from home, Neal was flying the second-largest plane in the world.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
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While leading the community services district, Loewen also worked as a business development consultant and senior manager for DTA, according to a confidential investigative report issued in 2023 after residents complained about Loewen’s conduct.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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That was my experience while leading IBM’s global transformation.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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At Silent Swarm 2025, Northrop Grumman integrated TEEMS onto compact platforms—ranging from tiny robots to unmanned surface vessels and drones.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The lodge has an indoor water park, an on-site restaurant (The Little Gem), and a variety of accommodation styles, ranging from classic rooms to family cabins and seasonal rustic cabins.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Running.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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