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

The trial for a man accused of fatally running down his 17-year-old girlfriend in Burlington in 2023 continued Monday with his attorney disputing the findings of the medical examiner who ruled the death a homicide. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

Mario Alberto Morales is accused of running down an immigrant with his car, causing serious injuries. — Silvia Foster-Frau, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026

The neckline of the dress featured a playful, pointed collar, with buttons running down the front placket. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

The Irish’s last chance to win, an incomplete pass in the end zone from inside the 10-yard line with time running down, shouldn’t have been the final play, according to the Big 12. — John Coon, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Its filler entries are also quite chewy and enjoyable — a lot of short clues for long answers, especially running down. — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Blair had tears running down her face, while her team worked to explain what happened. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

The Saudis may also be able to procure more air defense systems from Europe and the US, after running down shipments delivered at the start of the conflict with Iran. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

The gold numbering, along with a single gold racing stripe wrapping around the armholes, and a distinct gold-and-white striping pattern running down the right side of both the jersey and the shorts. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026