Synonyms for RUNNING
ˈrʌn ɪŋrun·ning

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1. run, running, running play, running gamenoun

   (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team

   "the defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put great emphasis on running"

   Synonyms:
   running game, rivulet, political campaign, rill, ladder, ravel, discharge, campaign, run, footrace, foot race, test, running play, tally, streak, trial, outpouring, runnel, track, streamlet, running

   Antonyms:
   nonfunctional, malfunctioning, crosswise, sporadic

2. run, runningnoun

   the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace

   "he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit"

   Synonyms:
   running game, rivulet, political campaign, rill, ladder, ravel, discharge, campaign, run, footrace, foot race, test, running play, tally, streak, trial, outpouring, runnel, track, streamlet, running

   Antonyms:
   malfunctioning, sporadic, crosswise, nonfunctional

3. runningnoun

   the state of being in operation

   "the engine is running smoothly"

   Synonyms:
   run, running play, track, running game

   Antonyms:
   nonfunctional, sporadic, crosswise, malfunctioning

4. runningnoun

   the act of administering or being in charge of something

   "he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time"

   Synonyms:
   run, running play, track, running game

   Antonyms:
   nonfunctional, crosswise, sporadic, malfunctioning

5. track, runningadjective

   the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track

   Synonyms:
   rails, data track, running game, rail, cartroad, running play, raceway, racecourse, cart track, caterpillar track, caterpillar tread, cut, runway, run, trail, lead, track, path, course, racetrack, running

   Antonyms:
   nonfunctional, crosswise, sporadic, malfunctioning

6. running(a)adjective

   (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

   "as mountain stream with freely running water"; "hovels without running water"

   Antonyms:
   sporadic, crosswise, malfunctioning, nonfunctional

7. running(a)adjective

   continually repeated over a period of time

   "a running joke among us"

   Antonyms:
   crosswise, nonfunctional, malfunctioning, sporadic

8. running(a)adjective

   of advancing the ball by running

   "the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays"

   Antonyms:
   crosswise, sporadic, malfunctioning, nonfunctional

9. running(a)adjective

   executed or initiated by running

   "running plays worked better than pass plays"; "took a running jump"; "a running start"

   Antonyms:
   nonfunctional, malfunctioning, crosswise, sporadic

10. linear, running(a)adjective

    measured lengthwise

    "cost of lumber per running foot"

    Antonyms:
    malfunctioning, sporadic, nonfunctional, crosswise

11. running(a), operative, functional, working(a)adjective

    (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

    "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"

    Antonyms:
    crosswise, nonfunctional, malfunctioning, sporadic

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1. • Administration
   • Football
   • Locomotion

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1. runningadjective

   Synonyms:
   successive, consecutive, flowing, easy, cursive, continuous, trailing

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1. List of paraphrases for "running":

   run, functioning, executing, operating, operation, execute, execution, race, implementing, implementation, management

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1. Ian Storey:

   Once (China) has all its facilities up and running, it will put the Philippines in a much more difficult position, the Chinese will be able to harass Philippine coastguard and naval vessels on a more regular basis ... they could try to impose blockades on other Philippine-occupied atolls, including Pagasa.

2. Villager Peng Jinxin:

   At one point the running mud was only ten meters away from me.

3. Jeb Bush:

   Everyone running for president on the Republican side, as it relates to Donald Trump, is in the witness protection program.

4. Our President:

   For many Americans, a lot changed when Donald Trump got into office. And that is what has compelled me to think about running.

5. Rand Paul:

   I think we should have an inspector general, we have one out there and overseeing Afghan waste. He's been very good at it. You don't have to wait for an appointment. He's got a team up and running. And I think that's what we should do.