Definitions

running back

NOUN

football position

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fullback halfback tailback

WEAK

blocking back flanker back offensive back plunging back slotback wingback

Example Sentences

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Dad was also happy that running back James Watson had 247 yards rushing and four touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times

Helen, from Bingley, had also took part in the event and was waiting to get home, but said: "I'm absolutely not considering running back!"

From BBC

Ever since he stepped in for the Trojans’ top backs, two months earlier, the walk-on running back was USC’s biggest bright spot.

From Los Angeles Times

Green Bay puts up a good fight, but injuries at running back and receiver make it tough to keep pace.

From Los Angeles Times

His numbers got a further boost when running back Dylan Sampson took a short pass and converted it into Sanders’s first career touchdown throw.

From The Wall Street Journal