run for

VERB

campaign

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barnstorm lobby politick stump

STRONG

agitate canvass contest crusade electioneer muckrake run tour

WEAK

contend for go to grass roots hit the trail mend fences mudsling press the flesh ring doorbells shake hands and kiss babies solicit votes stand for whistle-stop

VERB

compete

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle challenge clash contend contest face fight play spar try vie wrestle

STRONG

attempt bandy bid collide emulate encounter essay fence grapple joust oppose rival strive struggle tilt tussle

WEAK

be in the running cope with go after go for go for broke go for the gold in the hunt jockey for position lock horns match strength match wits participate in pit oneself against scramble for seek prize take on take part

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree give up make peace retreat surrender

STRONG

aid assist forget help let go release support yield

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Even though they run for longer, they're typically more energy efficient and release even less heat than the air fryer.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Dan Kleban, the founder of the Maine Beer Company, had originally run for Senate but dropped out and endorsed Mills after she entered the race last year.*

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

The opinions, plus a dissent from Judge Kevin Ritz, run for 71 pages and include other points of legal interest as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

Having unsuccessfully run for president three times, she won with 50.135 percent of the vote over leftist rival Roberto Sanchez's 49.865 percent on her fourth try.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

I count to ten and make a run for it.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

run for

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