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

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Each May, however, there’s another place that, in its own gloriously goofy way, gives Disneyland a run for its money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Quiroz told them she plans to run for governor of Michoacán next year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Oaks Christian 8, Chaminade 1: Sophia Debs struck out 13 and hit a home run for the Lions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said he would run for a seat in the House of Commons on Thursday, which could set the stage for a leadership challenge.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

With that, she broke into a run for the green-light tunnel, leaving Jack staring after her with an open mouth.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

run for

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