Synonyms of running
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as in operating 
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as in continuous
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as in management
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as in successively
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as in jogging
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as in flying
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as in leading
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as in ranging
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as in flowing
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as in travelling
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as in tending
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as in driving
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as in using
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as in becoming
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as in melting
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as in managing
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as in activating
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as in costing
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as in traveling
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as in chasing
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as in operating
being in effective operation
the car has been running for almost an entire day
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as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
a running struggle just to make ends meet
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
left the running of the corporation to his subordinates
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as in successively
in succession without others coming in between
he won the championship five times running
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as in jogging
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 flying
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 ranging
to occur within a continuous range of variation
the electric bill runs between 30 and 50 dollars a month
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as in flowing
to move in a stream
water running down the window
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as in travelling
to proceed or move quickly
run and get the nurse
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as in tending
to show a liking or proneness (for something)
unfortunately, members of his family run to fatness
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as in using
to control the mechanical operation of
I know how to run that machine
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as in becoming
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 melting
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 managing
to look after and make decisions about
learning to run the family business
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as in activating
to cause to function
in olden days mills were run by flowing water
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as in costing
to have a price of
that sort of computer runs at least several hundred dollars
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as in traveling
to come or be together as friends
he's been running with a bad crowd lately
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as in chasing
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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Recent Examples of running
Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
While Trump was President, the Washington Post famously kept a running total of his false statements that reached into the thousands.
—Barry M. Mitnick / Made By History, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, rumors have been circulating over whether some former members of the committee, such as Thompson or Cheney, could be in the running for a preemptive pardon by President Joe Biden, though there have been no clear indicators for such plans at this time.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
For his entire four-year reign running international cricket, Greg Barclay was dogged by the perception of being a seat warmer for all-powerful Jay Shah.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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For the Rough Runner, Litchfield says the geometries are spot-on to all the research to fit a proper running gait, from heel strike angle to flexibility.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
While Trump was President, the Washington Post famously kept a running total of his false statements that reached into the thousands.
—Barry M. Mitnick / Made By History, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
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People who walk barefoot or wear minimalist shoes, like barefoot running shoes, may improve their posture.7
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—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, rumors have been circulating over whether some former members of the committee, such as Thompson or Cheney, could be in the running for a preemptive pardon by President Joe Biden, though there have been no clear indicators for such plans at this time.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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Gashi was wanted for running Kolenovic down with an SUV outside the now-shuttered Moonlight Bar, on Belmont Ave.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
For his entire four-year reign running international cricket, Greg Barclay was dogged by the perception of being a seat warmer for all-powerful Jay Shah.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
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Conclusion Elevating your leadership's executive positioning requires intentionality, alignment and continuous improvement.Marina Cvetkovic, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The number builds in what appears to be a single continuous take.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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One element of fixing problems was investing heavily in building their own technologies, whether that involves the factory machinery, the management software that runs their plants, or the back-end systems that handle their data.Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The automaker has faced financial struggles, management upheavals and reputational damage following the 2018 arrest of former chairman Carlos Ghosn.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In fact, diabetes is the eighth leading cause of death and the number one cause of kidney failure, lower leg amputations and adult blindness in America.Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Five numbers will be white balls ranging from numbers 1 to 69.James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The complaint against the Public Service Commission was filed on behalf of six young Floridians, ranging in age from 18 to 25.Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hairstylist Chris Appleton is known for tending to the tresses of Arianna Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa and Sofia Vergara, among others, as well as for his brand partnership with Color Wow.WWD Staff, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hairstylist Chris Appleton is known for tending to the tresses of Arianna Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa and Sofia Vergara, among others, as well as for his brand partnership with Color Wow.WWD Staff, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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This holiday season, Mike Morse Law Firm and AAA are once again offering free alternatives to driving home under the influence.Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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See our analysis of Capital One Valuation for a closer look at what’s driving our price estimate for the company.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Anglerfish ancestors lived on the seafloor and maneuvered around using specialized stout fins, much like their close relatives the batfishes and frogfishes.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Running.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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