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
Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025
From $120 Tea & Sympathy This family business has been a West Village staple since the ’90s and is run by a mostly English staff.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
The move means that unless something goes horribly wrong, the Baby J comedian will be back for a second run of the live show.
—Peter White, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
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Sandler ran into Jason Kelce (former Eagles player and Travis’ brother) and was seen giving him a big hug.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025
From $120 Tea & Sympathy This family business has been a West Village staple since the ’90s and is run by a mostly English staff.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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She is now considered among Nigeria’s top showrunners, writers and producers, with a formidable track record over a decade-long run.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
The move means that unless something goes horribly wrong, the Baby J comedian will be back for a second run of the live show.
—Peter White, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
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The Aces are comfortable when sitting for more than an hour AND when jogging.—
Matthew Medendorp,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Just before the Washington Wizards and the Sacramento Kings tipped off their game here Sunday night, Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma jogged to a spectator who sat in the first row at midcourt.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Right Now The first reveal comes when Ally and Jay decide to fight Heart Eyes rather than flee when the masked murderer is killing people left and right at a drive-in movie theater.—
James Grebey,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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For fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, the sentence is a maximum of three years and one day in prison and or a fine of $5,000.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Protect him from trouble & lead him toward understanding & respect for all people.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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In all, during the first 25 Super Bowls between 1967 and 1991, there were just 10 fourth quarter ties or lead changes.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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All similar in their objective to cover up and even the skin, the best options vary in their finish, coverage, texture, and overall compositions.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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Don't forget: Regulations on backyard chickens vary across municipalities and HOAs.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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Corporate news While investors wait for broad economic signs, company news continued to flow.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Videos and photos of the bright orange lava flowing down the mountainside went viral after a group of hikers posted them on social media.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 win, dodging a string of late-race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders and sent the Hendrick Motorsports driver into victory lane Sunday night at Daytona International Speedway.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Mayor, 3 council seats open:Local Surprise City Hall races to watch in 2024 Speaking to the ongoing population and business growth in Surprise, Sada said there were multiple factors attributing to it.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The games tend to spread out among a wide variety of outlets and do not get the hours that men’s leagues get on most outlets devoted to sports.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The venomous creatures tend to mate in the early summer.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Feb. 2025
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Any salary or pension benefit increases for city workers would further drive up short- and long-term costs.—
Mariana Trujillo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Traveling by train with your pet makes sense for a lot of people, Peloquin said, like folks who prefer not to drive or fly.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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