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run

Definition for run

noun as in fast moving on foot

noun as in journey

Strongest matches

drive, outing, ride, round, tour, trip

Strong matches

excursion, jaunt, lift, spin, travel

Weak match

joy ride

verb as in move rapidly, flowingly

verb as in operate, drive

verb as in continue, range

verb as in attempt to be elected to public office

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Example Sentences

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Is it mad on paper for Labour to be even vaguely contemplating changing their leader so soon, without an obvious strong successor, when they ran on a promise of no drama?

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In last Sunday’s loss to the Eagles, Williams ran for 94 yards in 20 carries.

“There’s a window of time that’s running out, and we know it’s going to become more challenging for consumers to make the leap over to electric.”

Lell turned to watch his wife run away from the camera and down the seemingly endless road.

“We finally had a collective effort in the fourth quarter, Harrison Carter ran hard and the defense made stops when it needed to.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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