RUNS DOWN Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

runs down

verb

Definition of runs down next

present tense third-person singular of run down

as in finds

to come upon after searching, study, or effort finally ran down the answer after hours of research

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as in dismisses

to express scornfully one's low opinion of constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it

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Recent Examples of runs down In banked slalom, athletes get two individual runs down the course with their best time counting toward the final ranking. —

ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026 The Aztecs would go on a couple of runs down the stretch, including a 7-0 run within just seven seconds to narrow the Broncos’ lead to 60-49. —

Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026 The best ski resorts for seniors offer varied terrain, from advanced runs down to grandkid-ready bunny slopes, and shorter lift lines don't hurt either. —

Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026 With athletes making their first Olympic runs down the track, early consistency and clean starts will be crucial, especially as sliders balance aggression with control on one of the fastest courses in the world. —

Zach Powell, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 In grainy eight millimeter footage, a young bride named Yvonne Olsen smiles on the patio, runs down the concrete stairs to the ocean and draws her husband's name in the sand. —

Bryan West, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 From hitting his marks perfectly to timing runs down to precise milliseconds, the whole affair was a logistical puzzle. —

Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026 As a precaution, the district continues to advise residents to avoid contact with waterways in southwest Jefferson County, including Northern Ditch, Southern Ditch and Pond Creek, which runs down to the Salt River. —

Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025 Sharp runs down some of the more boldface-name contributions. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025

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That decline in leadership shows up in authoritative surveys like the Pew Research Center’s benchmark poll, which finds that trust in government to do what’s right is hovering near historic lows.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026