as in departing
to leave a place often for another
I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of running along
Seated front row, the star turned heads in a sheer bodysuit featuring an iridescent brown and yellow print, paired with matching pants adorned with coordinating fabric details and cut-outs running along the legs.
—
Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Perf means the perforations running along the film strip as it is pulled through the projector, and generally the higher the amount of perforations, the higher-quality the image.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
It’s outfitted with vertical cable knit detailing running along the bodice, plus a collared V-neckline for some preppy flair.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Arsenal have been so used to Saka coming inside onto his left foot, so to have a player who is equally capable of driving down the outside and running along the byline is a new threat.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
And don’t forget to the cast of Baywatch running along Santa Monica Beach.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Add in wild horses running along the beach at sunset and untouched coastlines, and Sumba feels like Southeast Asia before mass tourism.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
In one, she was seen running along the beach with a kite as her dad offered coaching from behind the camera.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Some geckos have dark brown-black bands running along their sides, while others have a more marbled-looking pattern.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Perf means the perforations running along the film strip as it is pulled through the projector, and generally the higher the amount of perforations, the higher-quality the image.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
It’s outfitted with vertical cable knit detailing running along the bodice, plus a collared V-neckline for some preppy flair.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Arsenal have been so used to Saka coming inside onto his left foot, so to have a player who is equally capable of driving down the outside and running along the byline is a new threat.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
And don’t forget to the cast of Baywatch running along Santa Monica Beach.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Add in wild horses running along the beach at sunset and untouched coastlines, and Sumba feels like Southeast Asia before mass tourism.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
In one, she was seen running along the beach with a kite as her dad offered coaching from behind the camera.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Some geckos have dark brown-black bands running along their sides, while others have a more marbled-looking pattern.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running along
Verb
-
On September 24, Judge Smith permanently enjoined DHS from enforcing broad new immigration compliance conditions on a wide range of preparedness grants, ruling the agency had exceeded its statutory authority and failed to justify departing from longstanding grant practices.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
-
The local controller was distracted, the report said, talking to another air traffic control facility about the wrong altitude assigned to a different departing aircraft.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
This includes initiations of Nike , Cisco Systems , and Boeing, while exiting Coterra Energy altogether.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
-
Last week came news that Pam Kaufman is exiting as Paramount’s president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Hurts then hit Jahan Dotson for 24 yards, moving the Eagles to the Denver 29-yard line with nine seconds left.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
-
In a positive sign, Nunoo was moving his hands and fingers, according to Sutton.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
At least that part of it, just simply by walking out the back door and going to see somebody.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
-
To avoid this – and any costly repairs or replacements–be sure they are unplugged before walking out the door.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Westbound Highway 50 traffic is slow-going but lanes appear open.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
-
The Chiefs — abruptly and strangely — have lost their ability to win one-score games after going 12-0 in those contests during the 2024 season.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
After the attack in Doha, Qatar reportedly asked the UAE and Bahrain to close their embassies in Israel—a step that would mean pulling out of the agreement—but both countries have ignored that request.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
-
Within minutes of pulling out of the neighborhood, motion alerts pinged her phone.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
That has included a growing number of tech and IT firms taking their place, pushing off the likes of print publishers and old-line industrial companies in the process.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
-
This helps the shoe absorb impact, pushing off energy back towards you and putting off foot fatigue.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
That led to millions more people getting coverage, some of whom paid little or nothing, and more plans being offered.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
-
Now, its most iconic silhouettes from the archive are getting a new lease on life — just in time to the brand’s 120th anniversary.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Running along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20along. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share