Synonyms of run
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as in to jog 
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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 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
Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
During my most recent visit to the area, in 2024, the then-mayor of Nikopol, Yevhen Yevtushenko, told me that its residents usually run errands on rainy days, because enemy drones tend to hunt in fair weather.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Then, only seconds into her run and for the second time in as many weeks, she was taken off the mountain by helicopter for injury.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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The Democrats’ statement comes as time is running short, with another partial government shutdown threatening to begin Saturday.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
During my most recent visit to the area, in 2024, the then-mayor of Nikopol, Yevhen Yevtushenko, told me that its residents usually run errands on rainy days, because enemy drones tend to hunt in fair weather.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
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But a medal will likely require her to nail an extra level of difficulty against competitors whose runs often contain more amplitude and rotations.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Then, only seconds into her run and for the second time in as many weeks, she was taken off the mountain by helicopter for injury.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run
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Perhaps that jogs their memory?—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some of these shows will jog your memory, others will be discoveries.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aljorna, the affidavit claimed, hit a light pole before fleeing from the car, with an ICE agent chasing him on foot toward the home.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Several tankers fled the Venezuelan coast in the wake of the raid, including the ship that was boarded in the Indian Ocean overnight.—
Ben Finley,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The initiative is led by several community organizations, including Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, OneMKE and Tricklebee Cafe.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has faced criticism for not being able to maintain law and order within the country.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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While individual risk factors vary, the average risk of developing colorectal cancer over one's lifetime is about 1 in 24 for men and about 1 in 26 for women, per the American Cancer Society.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The flagship campus in Austin admits roughly around 27–30 % of applicants overall, though that number varies significantly between Texas residents and out-of-state applicants.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Insulating silicone gaskets and foam silicone pads isolate the electronics and fans at the bottom from heat above; a fine steel mesh allows air to flow upwards from the fans, while preventing debris from falling into the componentry.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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Millions of dollars in federal funds were set to flow once again to the Hudson River Tunnel Thursday night, after a federal court order blocking the bucks expired.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Truthfully, racing in the rain was entertaining.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Whether that’s going to see a show, tossing some axes, cuddling with some cats at a café or racing down the slopes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Over time, as the Dow hitting 50,000 exemplifies, the market tends to climb higher.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Systems spontaneously tend towards the lowest-energy state.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Immigration enforcement efforts in Oklahoma also have focused heavily on apprehending commercial truckers driving on interstate highways.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Feb. 2026
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Duren had the ball and was driving toward the basket with just over seven minutes left in the third period when he was fouled by Diabate.—
Steve Reed,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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