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
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Shakir’s heavy usage behind and near the line of scrimmage often serves as an extension of the running game.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Then before consuming these sweet-tart fruits, transfer them to a colander and rinse under cool running water.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Only a few are still running Commissioner Natalie Orbis, who also sponsored the measure, said the buses were sold to the public as both an environmental win and a cost-saving investment — but that promise falls apart if the buses break down far more often than their diesel counterparts.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The success in the running game took the pressure off Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, who entered the game dealing with an oblique injury.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Shakir’s heavy usage behind and near the line of scrimmage often serves as an extension of the running game.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
Stevenson has also been one of the best running backs in blitz pickup this season, while Henderson has struggled to adapt to the NFL level in that aspect of his game.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Then before consuming these sweet-tart fruits, transfer them to a colander and rinse under cool running water.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
None of his recent predecessors had significant experience running a big business.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Only a few are still running Commissioner Natalie Orbis, who also sponsored the measure, said the buses were sold to the public as both an environmental win and a cost-saving investment — but that promise falls apart if the buses break down far more often than their diesel counterparts.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running
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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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Fullstack President Roger Krulak said the key to making this work at scale is long-term commitment to continuous construction to avoid cyclical crashes.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Above roughly 125 mph, lineside signals are no longer visible enough for safe reaction, so operators use in-cab systems that provide continuous updates on speed limits and track conditions.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Private equity and institutional investors, often cautious about the golf sector in the past, are now driving record levels of capital into courses, venues, technology and management companies.—
Steve Skinner,
Sportico.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The conservancy is awaiting approval of its application to eradicate the deer from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, as part of an overall habitat restoration and fire-management plan.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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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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With a dust and waterproof rating of IP57, the earbuds can also shrug off moisture and sweat, whether jogging in the rain or enduring a punishing workout.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But commenters were also fascinated by a series of colorful graphs plotting dose-response curves for individual types of exercise, purporting to show that walking is the best, jogging is good but not too much, swimming is no good at all, and so on.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
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Quayle said that partially because of new restrictions on Newark flying, United will have aircraft available.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, on January 29, the Black Hawk was flying following an FAA memorandum which allowed it to be turned off.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Animal agriculture is also a leading driver of climate catastrophe, deforestation, water pollution and biodiversity loss.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Jets were 1-20 when trailing entering third period and FLA was 17-1 when leading before Saturday.—
Greg Cote
February 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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The result is a category that’s far more varied than many drinkers realize, ranging from classic rye-forward blends to dessert-style cream whiskies to smoky single malts coming out of British Columbia.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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If passed, the restriction would encompass all public school districts and charter schools, ranging from kindergarten through the California State University system and California State University.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Running.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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