RUNNING ALONG Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

running along

verb

present participle of run along

as in departing

to leave a place often for another I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along

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Recent Examples of running along In a second mirror selfie, Lopez shared a better look at the striking swimsuit, which featured sparkly rhinestones running along her low-cut neckline and torso. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026 Argentina is producing oil and gas like never before, helping make crude the country’s leading export for the first time, though worries persist that the economy is running along two tracks. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Video captured by e-biker Jamaal Harrison shows the small pig running along Hayworth Avenue near West Hollywood as Harrison follows on his bike. — Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 And, to his right, Koehn saw a man, later identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, running along Blue Lakes with a rifle in his hands. — Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026 Two 911 callers reported seeing a child in a towel running along a state highway near the Scioto River, according to audio of the calls obtained by ABC News. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 July 2026 Or, spend the afternoon biking or running along the Lakefront Trail, catch the sunset at Belmont Harbor, or explore Lakeview's bookstores, breweries, and cafés. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 The avenues running along the park’s eastern and western edges are framed by museums, art galleries, and concert halls bequeathed by Carnegies, Morgans, and Fricks. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Castlewood Canyon State Park is long, running along both sides of Cherry Creek. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

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Going analyzed its 2026 flight deal data to find the US airports that have offered the most affordable departing flights so far in 2026.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Trains rumble behind the main stadiums, Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong, while planes approaching and departing from La Guardia Airport bring their stomach-churning roars.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of departing

Verb

While exiting a direct index fund is relatively straightforward, moving out of a tax-aware long-short strategy involves deleveraging, which means the unrealized gains can all get realized at once.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
Henderson allowed one unearned run on two hits, striking out six and walking one before exiting after Carson Kelly's leadoff single in the sixth.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of exiting

Verb

But at this point, many SEC administrators would rather find out by getting a win or by losing and then moving forward with that knowledge.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The storm, now moving west-northwest at just 5 mph, is forecast to turn northward to north-northeastward with an increase in forward speed Sunday and Monday, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest update.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of moving

Verb

After going behind early to a Kai Havertz goal, PSG had to remain patient, before gradually asserting their authority in the contest.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The whole thing was essentially an American Cadillac crossed with an Italian coachbuilt exotic, at a time when Detroit was already going completely bonkers with automotive excess.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of going

Verb

Just as Alcaraz took the long view with his wrist injury, pulling out of tournaments early and ramping up his comeback slowly, for Sinner, there is no reward in risk.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Some winemakers are reacting by pulling out vineyards, changing their grape varieties, moving further north or introducing irrigation systems.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of pulling out

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Staying level-headed as teams weigh their many options, continuing to work on one’s game and pushing off vacations during free-agency years are some of his biggest takeaways.

— PJ Green July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Pfendler began her 2,400-mile journey on May 21, pushing off from Monterey, and documented her journey with video updates on her @yourowkelsey social media pages.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of pushing off

Verb

One of the most common routes to the Camp Nou from the city centre involves getting off at Les Corts station.

— Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Video shows the officer performing a traffic break to stop vehicles before getting off his motorcycle and walking toward the center median.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of getting off

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