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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I believe this because I worked alongside them during an earlier Mueller-led investigation into the National Football League’s handling of a domestic abuse case involving running back Ray Rice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Also on Wednesday, the Rams announced that they re-signed running back Ronnie Rivers to a one-year contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He's got no excuse not to run back if Beckham is running back and doing that and he's the captain.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Former Baltimore running back Keaton Mitchell agreed to terms on a two-year, $9.25-million deal with the Chargers, NFL media reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

This time she waved quickly before running back inside.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani