Definitions

in the running

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

There has been widespread speculation about who will be taking the top jobs, with Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood thought to be in the running to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

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

From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026

Basildon, Birkenhead, Grimsby and Rotherham are among the bigger places in the running for the title of the UK's first Town of Culture.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Samuel, who was in the running to debut with the group, is even captured in early footage from their “Seventeen TV” variety show.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

There was no joy in the running this time, but there was relief that his body served him.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

in the running

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