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 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
Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
In early 1976, notorious shyster Morris Levy, known for mob connections and running a successful record label without paying a cent to any artists on it, made a discovery.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
Lazy is giving the side-hustling girl boss with a personal brand a run for her money.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Celebrities have been chastised less for running people over.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
In early 1976, notorious shyster Morris Levy, known for mob connections and running a successful record label without paying a cent to any artists on it, made a discovery.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
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Following a post-bankruptcy restructuring, an 11-day Just For Laughs festival is in the works for a July 16 to 27, 2025 run.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
Lazy is giving the side-hustling girl boss with a personal brand a run for her money.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Smith was evaluated on the sideline and in the locker room and eventually jogged back onto the sideline late in the third quarter but was unable to return and watched the rest of the game with a wrap on his right knee.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Take your pick of the products, and any fashionista who jogs (or does any other activity, for that matter) is sure to swoon.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rebel fighters recently seized control of Syria, with Assad reported to have fled to Russia.Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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The incident began after an adult suspect and his 16-year-old son fled a Walmart store in a pickup truck as police arrived at the scene of the reported incident.Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Alternatively, Trudeau could call for an election and lead the Liberals to the polls himself.Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Classic Creative Suitcase Now for just $14, builders of all ages can let their imaginations lead their Lego experience with this 213-piece collection of classic bricks.Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Technology has connected people of varying cultures and backgrounds, often from opposite ends of the globe.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bill Clinton’s orbit was full of longtime friends of varying talents who never let the Hope, Ark., native forget his roots.Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our team coach would pass by all those terraced houses in Moss Side, a setting that gets the juices flowing.Andy Mitten, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Courtesy of Elad Group The dining area flows to the backyard.Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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He was called up after Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to Philadelphia and raced to Columbus the next morning for practice.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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But Manchin raced across town from a previous engagement to deliver the fatal blow, 50-49.Axios, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Awards season fashion—especially for nominees—tends to be, well, snoozy.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Schedules and routines tend to be an essential part of the eldest child’s parenting style, which is often a direct reflection of their own upbringing.Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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Slice has released exclusive apps that accommodate popular contactless payment solutions and enable convenient QR technology to drive self-service experiences among other improvements.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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While American tech giants have driven much of the country’s recent innovation, the future doesn’t lie in further consolidating power in the hands of Big Tech.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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