run for

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campaign v.
compete v.

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

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run for

Kent later said the group was attempting to build a new anti-war political movement and had encouraged Carlson to run for president in 2028.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026

Polls suggest Ossoff will easily win his Senate race this fall, which has stoked speculation that he may run for president in 2028.

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026

Subsea internet cables, which may run for thousands of kilometres beneath oceans, are occasionally damaged by ship anchors.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

When she saw the fire she knew to leave, packing as much as she could before making a run for it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

She was going to give them a run for their money—but they wouldn’t be sad if they lost to her.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon

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