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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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"I love running, I love running," Kibet says on the Ukrainian video.

From BBC

At the official song contest draw to decide the running order, international delegations are being treated to a Russian feast, including cottage cheese pancakes and gingerbread sporting the Intervision logo.

From BBC

Statements of protest over ABC’s moves are coming from all corners of the entertainment industry, including Michael Eisner, the former Disney chief who preceded Bob Iger’s first run in the job.

Michigan State has been stingy this season against the run, so it could be tough to find much of a rhythm on the ground.

The man said it was the second incident he had experienced after "being run out of" a housing estate near Falkirk Stadium last week while carrying out the same work.

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

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