Synonyms of runs along

runs along

verb

present tense third-person singular of run along

as in moves

to leave a place often for another

I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moves
• exits
• departs
• goes
• gets
• goes off
• gets off
• parts
• pulls out
• takes off
• walks out
• peels off
• digs out
• pushes off
• starts
• escapes
• shoves (off)
• steps (along)
• clears off
• pushes on
• cuts out
• bugs off
• flees
• evacuates
• clears out
• bails out
• beats it
• takes a hike
• quits
• flies
• hits the road
• buggers off
• books
• sets out
• bails
• buzzes (off)
• packs (up or off)
• sallies (forth)
• takes a powder
• runs away
• bugs out
• pulls stakes
• withdraws
• retires
• strikes out
• goes out
• retreats
• gets out
• vamooses
• scarpers
• skips
• emigrates
• pikes (out or off)
• steps out
• removes
• abandons
• lights out
• absconds
• deserts
• scats
• mizzles
• vacates
• forsakes
• scrams
• decamps
• adjourns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comes
• shows up
• turns up
• remains
• arrives
• stays
• dwells
• approaches
• settles
• abides
• reaches
• closes
• lands
• hits
• nears
• lodges
• tarries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of runs along

The Camí de Cavalls, the iconic 115-mile trail that runs along the entire coastline of Menorca, also passes nearby with its most challenging stretch right in front of the hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

After the war began, Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco came to depend on a pipeline that runs along the width of the country from the Persian Gulf to a port on the Red Sea. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Stretching from Seattle to Los Angeles, the Coast Starlight runs along the West Coast of the United States. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The Indianapolis Levee System runs along the White River near Indy's west side, with the Indianapolis North Levee System situated along the left descending bank of the White River. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026

The Rio Grande runs along the southern border of Truth or Consequences, offering plenty of ways to cool off in the water. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Golfers should make time for Lockwood Folly Country Club, where the finishing hole runs along the Intracoastal Waterway. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026

Stone walls extend beyond the house into the gardens, while a dry stone moat runs along the front with a bridge leading to the entrance. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

In the photo, Chloe runs along a dock with her blonde hair in a ponytail, wearing a denim dress. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026