in the running

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eligible adj.
marriable adj.
opening n.

ADJECTIVE

eligible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable likely qualified suitable

WEAK

appropriate becoming capable of desirable discretionary elective employable equal to fitted in line for licensed preferable privileged proper satisfactory seemly suited trained up to usable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unacceptable

WEAK

improper inappropriate ineligible unfit unsuitable unsuited unworthy

ADJECTIVE

marriable

Synonyms

WEAK

marriageable suitable

NOUN

opening

Synonyms

STRONGEST

opportunity show time

STRONG

availability connection cut fling go occasion place possibility run scope shot squeak vacancy whack

WEAK

big break iron in the fire look-in

Antonyms

WEAK

closing closure conclusion ending finish misfortune solid

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in the running

Five women and three men are so far in the running to succeed Antonio Guterres of Portugal, who will complete his second five-year term on December 31, 2026.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Nike has posted five consecutive quarters of double-digit percentage growth in the running category, adding roughly $1 billion in sales over that period, according to its latest earnings call.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Now Tennessee wants to be in the running as a prime destination as well.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

Here’s what you need to know about the 12 candidates in the running.

From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026

Now there’s footage of Rosa in the running wheelchair as I push her down the block.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

in the running

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