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be running

VERB

function

Synonyms

STRONGEST

behave operate react serve

STRONG

act cook do go move officialize officiate percolate run take

WEAK

act the part be in action be in commission be in operation do duty do one's thing get with it go to town take care of business

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain cease discontinue fail halt idle lose stay stop

WEAK

malfunction

Example Sentences

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I think it’s a very unique experience to be running to represent a community that’s experiencing this level of pain, and to be in it with so many of them.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

During our investigation, we had been given a WhatsApp number on which Kardo Ranya and his associates were said to be running his business.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

He described a scene of chaos in which half the population of Minab seemed to be running toward the smoke.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Now, if a Texas judge approves a proposal by the satirical news site the Onion, he will also be running the right-wing conspiracy website Infowars as a comedy hub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“It will, I promise you. Get the does together as soon as silflay begins this evening. When I come out with Blackavar, the sentries will be running for cover.”

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

be running

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