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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

Example Sentences

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The Royals, after being swept by Birmingham last week, needed a win to stay in the running for a No. 2 playoff seed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Friar worked at the bank for more than a decade as an investment banker and research analyst, putting her in the running for partner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Lingard believes Fernandes should be in the running anyway.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

"Two of the three big European airline groups... are in the running, which demonstrates the attractiveness of the company as well as the country," said Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

I hadn’t even known I was in the running.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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