Synonyms of running down

running down

verb

present participle of run down

1

as in finding

to come upon after searching, study, or effort

finally ran down the answer after hours of research

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finding
• learning
• discovering
• tracking (down)
• locating
• hitting (on or upon)
• finding out
• hunting (down or up)
• routing (out)
• getting
• digging up
• digging out
• ferreting (out)
• dredging (up)
• turning up
• rooting (out)
• scouting (up)
• detecting
• nosing out
• determining
• scaring up
• ascertaining
• rummaging
• looking for
• searching (for or out)
• descrying
• spotting
• sighting
• seeking
• espying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• passing over
• missing
• overlooking
• losing
• misplacing
• missetting
• mislaying

2

as in dismissing

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissing
• minimizing
• talking down
• diminishing
• dumping on
• playing down
• crying down
• writing off
• criticizing
• putting down
• discounting
• kissing off
• disparaging
• belittling
• denigrating
• derogating
• decrying
• depreciating
• deprecating
• vilipending
• poor-mouthing
• denouncing
• disapproving (of)
• condemning
• disliking
• trashing
• trash-talking
• bad-mouthing
• dissing
• scolding
• discrediting
• discommending
• abusing
• aspersing
• reprehending
• slandering
• maligning
• ripping
• vilifying
• censuring
• disgracing
• slurring
• defaming
• reprobating
• traducing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• approving
• applauding
• extolling
• magnifying
• endorsing
• recommending
• favoring
• exalting
• glorifying
• sanctioning
• lauding
• acclaiming
• commending
• complimenting
• countenancing
• eulogizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of running down

For four years now, Metro light rail trains have been running down the center of Crenshaw Boulevard, and for just as long, residents say a major promise has been broken. — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Not Bone, But Nerve That something is the ulnar nerve, one of the three major nerves running down the arm. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

According to documents from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, 44-year-old David Crosby II was running down a hallway where a group of three kids was playing tag on the Carnival Glory on July 26. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 July 2026

The denim pants were paired with a coordinated top in the same colorway and material, featuring silver buttons running down the front placket. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

As Caitlin Clark tried to steal the ball from Reese, Malonga came running down the paint. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Burke touted a system of elevated guideways running down many of Los Angeles’ major roads, above auto traffic. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Kaishu Sano stole a pass in the middle of the field and then did the rest, running down the middle of the pitch before burying a right-footed strike into the left side of the goal, his first score in international play. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026

On a broken possession with the shot clock running down, Thornton caught the ball in the right corner with space to shoot. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026