RUNS DOWN Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

runs down

verb

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 With these two nations, expect a physical, fiery battle packed with relentless runs down both wings. —

Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026 The hotel's Ajax Tavern, directly facing the mountain, has indoor and outdoor seating and is a great spot for a drink or hot bowl of soup (or, why not, a Wagyu cheeseburger with truffle fries) while watching people make their final runs down at the end of the day. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026 West then runs down the alley and can be seen leaving the gun in bushes at 6770 Collins Avenue. —

Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026 The woman then runs down the road, and the man drives off. —

ABC News, 4 June 2026 After one player from each team was ejected for throwing punches, Helix rallied from three runs down to defeat Covina 14-7 on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Southern California Regional Division 3 playoffs. —

Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026 The arched surface invites the heat to spread evenly and mount in intensity, and as the fat runs down, the edges of the meat sizzle and crisp. —

Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026 Summer means speedy runs down the 1,600-foot-long alpine slide. —

Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 At that point, Griffin runs down the stairway and onto the platform. —

Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 1 May 2026

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From fashion finds—like Madewell’s set of soft and simple crewneck T-shirts, a fabulous discovery from senior shopping editor Cortne Bonilla’s keen eye—to home steals, such as marketing and production manager Kasey Busiel’s favorite Brooklinen sheets and Talia Abbas’s Moccamaster coffee maker.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2026
This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 June 2026