RUNNING OFF Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

running off

verb

present participle of run off

as in ejecting

to drive or force out the dog often ran off cats and other animals that had intruded upon his owner's property

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as in escaping

to get free from a dangerous or confining situation their rebellious daughter's run off because she was disciplined again

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as in flying

to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening the mouse ran off as soon as it saw us

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Recent Examples of running off The Strawther familiar to Denver is the free-swinging gunner, trailing the play in transition to hunt 3s or running off weak-side screens or waiting for the ball in the corner. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026 Images released by police showed one person ripping down the flag and then another person running off with the flag. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian went viral following his team’s miraculous 24-23 comeback against Ohio State this past Saturday after running off from a postgame interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 In the series, Cash plays Caleb Hodgekiss, an ex-con stepping in for the town’s injured Reverend with the intention of robbing worshippers and running off. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 Arredondo-Garcia then ran in front of a car and smashed the front end of the car with his body before running off. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Surveillance video shows four masked men approaching a home before running off when they were confronted by the homeowner. — Abigail Velez, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Systems like Belgard’s permeable pavers allow rainwater to filter into the ground instead of running off, which helps manage stormwater and support a healthier landscape. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 Moments later, a fight broke out between the trio, and the suspect pulled a gun and fired three shots at his rivals before running off. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for running off

Verb

Unscrewing its top reveals a small pin that can be used for punching holes, ejecting a SIM card, or simply as a toothpick.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
The crash triggered an emergency response near Morro Bay, where the pilot was rescued after ejecting from the aircraft.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of ejecting

Verb

Almost all of the birds on Palmyra Atoll rely on the ocean, flying out to sea daily to feed on fish or squid, bringing some back for their young.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
Six Flags Great Adventure via Facebook While riding Nitro, riders can see the Philadelphia skyline for a glimpse before flying down a 215-foot drop.

— Nikki DeMentri, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of flying

Verb

Department of Defense Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael addressed Luckey's involvement with the Pentagon in comments to CNBC on Tuesday, dismissing any concerns about a potential conflict of interest.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Vance’s comments last week came in response to Cruz openly discussing a potential 2028 run and dismissing a question about whether the vice president had already locked down the party’s nomination with two years to go.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of dismissing

Verb

Raney Aronson-Rath A chronicle of one Syrian daughter’s journey in fleeing war and seeking refuge in Germany, and how over ten years, new pressures and opportunities present themselves.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Police say the father of one of the children confronted the adult victim and shot her before fleeing the scene.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of fleeing

Verb

Rivera said officials had received reports of the retreating shoreline in Chiriquí and Veraguas and were coordinating surveillance with Panama’s maritime authorities and security agencies.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Still, following the victory, Johnson quickly opened the door to the idea of Keenum retreating into a backup role behind Bagent.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of retreating

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International funding, Patil says, means long waits, complicated contracts and co-production treaties, and Indian filmmakers end up chasing the same grants as professionals from wealthier countries.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The company said its problems would not be solved by chasing unhealthy sales volume or short-term revenue.

— Ryan Baker, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of chasing

Verb

After running away, the suspect fired at two additional officers, Bethel said.

— James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
About 10 seconds after the crash, the 12-year-old was seen running away from the smoking vehicle, along with a 15-year-old female passenger.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026