Synonyms of run
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as in to jog 
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as in to flee
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as in to lead
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as in to vary
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as in to flow
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as in to race
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as in to tend
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as in to drive
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as in to operate
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as in to become
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as in to melt
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as in to manage
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as in to activate
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as in to cost
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as in to travel
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as in to chase
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as in tendency
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as in brook
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as in duration
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as in authorization
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as in trots
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as in to jog
to go at a pace faster than a walk
we ran all the way to the bus stop, but still missed the bus
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as in to flee
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
rather than run from a black bear, it's better to hold your ground and make lots of noise
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as in to flow
to move in a stream
water running down the window
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
run and get the nurse
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as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality
the poor woman ran herself ragged trying to care for all those children
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as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state
her makeup started to run when she got in the pool
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as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
learning to run the family business
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as in to activate
to cause to function
in olden days mills were run by flowing water
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as in to cost
to have a price of
that sort of computer runs at least several hundred dollars
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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
he's been running with a bad crowd lately
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as in to chase
to go after or on the track of
if that dog continues to run cars, he's going to get seriously hurt
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as in tendency
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the company's stock has remained consistent with the overall run of the market
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as in brook
chiefly Midland
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
a run full of catfish
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as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the actor has been assigned the part for the run of the show
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as in trots
runs plural
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
with weekend guests in the house, it was no time to get the runs
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Recent Examples of run
Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Bennet, who is now running for governor, and Tester largely ignored the protesters, who interjected throughout the event, as they were escorted out or asked by security not to disrupt.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
The Knights score an average of 8 1/2 runs per game, with six players hitting .315 or higher.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
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On the first half-court possession of the game, Boston ran a handoff with Sydney Colson on the wing, springing her for a clean jumper at the free-throw line.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Bennet, who is now running for governor, and Tester largely ignored the protesters, who interjected throughout the event, as they were escorted out or asked by security not to disrupt.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
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Foregoing his run for lieutenant governor, Bradford is redirecting his efforts to garner support for the lead role at the Department of Insurance in the November 2026 election.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
The Knights score an average of 8 1/2 runs per game, with six players hitting .315 or higher.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run
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Even after hours of fast traveling, horseback riding, and slowly jogging from point A to point B, there were more quests to find, gear to loot, and havoc to wreak.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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According to police, he was arrested in connection with an assault reported on Oct. 6, 2022, on Old County Road where a 70-year-old woman was jogging when she was randomly attacked.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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The family fled Colombia in 2002, leaving behind comfort and status.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Hardin fled the North Central Unit in Calico Rock, Arkansas, through a secure entryway on May 25 wearing a fake law enforcement uniform.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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As adoption grows, the firms that will lead are those combining digital tools with practical insight, treating AI not as a cure-all solution, but as part of a broader strategy to improve performance, manage complexity, and build for the long run.—
Angelica Krystle Donati,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The longtime Trump ally and budget guru worked closely with Musk on the initiative, leading efforts to cut agency regulations and pushing a controversial idea in favor of Trump’s authority to impound funds.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The ingredients vary, but all formulas must have a balance of calories from protein, carbohydrates and fat that mirrors what’s found in human milk.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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However, dosages may actually vary from 1 to 10 mg per day.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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The real threat to the fiscal well-being of the median American comes from the price of energy, from which all other prices flow.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Salivary Blockages Blockages or obstructions to the salivary glands may also cause mouth dryness because saliva doesn't flow as easily to the mouth.10 7.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the property is well-suited for racing lovers and features its own underground garages and fuel storage.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Nimmo bounced a ground ball to Freeman and Kershaw raced Nimmo to first base, grabbing the feed from Freeman on the way.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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Trump’s successes, including his victory last year, have tended to be larger than expected after the Democrats underestimated his popularity.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The approval ratings of presidents also tend to rise and fall depending on whether gas prices are up or down.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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And two-thirds of households with an EV have another non-EV that is driven more — hardly a recipe for climate success given that EVs must be driven (a lot) to deliver climate benefits.—
Ashley Nunes,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2025
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Unlike stocks, which can be valued on the basis of tangible components such a company’s goods and services, bitcoin is considered a store of value, and its price is driven by what others are willing to pay for it.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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“Run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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