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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Rookie running back Omarion Hampton made it 20-16 with a rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter before Dicker compounded his uncharacteristic day with a missed extra point.

From BBC

We agreed, started setting up and everything was moving smoothly — until a few minutes later when Cyndi Lauper came running back into the room.

From Los Angeles Times

If we looked at every NFL player who works as a pitchman or endorser, you’re probably going to get fewer offensive linemen than running backs, or wide receivers, or quarterbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jack was a standout linebacker for the Bruins who also saw significant playing time at running back.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s like the Eagles have turned him loose to terrorize quarterbacks and running backs in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times