Synonyms of running (over)

running (over) 1 of 2

verb (1)

present participle of run (over)

as in visiting

to make a brief visit

I could run over right now if that's good for you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• visiting
• stopping (by or in)
• running in
• coming over
• dropping in
• popping (in)
• coming by
• stepping in
• dropping by
• calling
• seeing
• looking up
• happening (by)
• hanging (at)
• resorting (to)
• barging (in)
• bopping (into)
• haunting
• frequenting

running over

2 of 2

verb (2)

present participle of run over

as in practicing

to do over and over so as to become skilled

let's run over this dance number one more time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• practicing
• preparing (for)
• working (at or on)
• pointing (for)
• exercising
• training (with)
• repeating
• drilling
• refining
• rehearsing
• perfecting
• studying
• reviewing
• grooving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of running (over)

Verb

Emanuel Rodriguez, Edgard Junez, Miguel Diaz and Jerry Hernandez converted penalty kicks, with Hernandez delivering the clincher before running over to celebrate with East Aurora’s fans. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Ouellette, who was 18 at the time, has been accused of running over Ringquist on Fieldview Drive after the couple left an underage drinking party in Terryville on May 20, 2023. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026

It surely was meant to evoke Atlanta’s throwback helmet, which is an homage to the team’s original red helmet used from 1966 to 1969 that featured the falcon logo on the sides and the stripes running over the top and down the center. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Hollatz recalled running over to another detective to share the news. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

The movement’s 80-hour power reserve can keep the timepiece running over a whole race weekend. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026

After running over Tennessee in their opener, the Jets managed just 49 rushing yards against Green Bay and blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026

The person with the gun then pointed it at the vehicle's owner and her friend, and both robbers got in the vehicle and drove away, running over the friend's arm, the report says. — arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Warm water running over, the feel of the grains between my hands, the sound of it like stones running along the pavement. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026