in the running

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eligible adj.
marriable adj.
opening n.

ADJECTIVE

eligible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable likely qualified suitable

WEAK

appropriate becoming capable of desirable discretionary elective employable equal to fitted in line for licensed preferable privileged proper satisfactory seemly suited trained up to usable

Antonyms

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unacceptable

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improper inappropriate ineligible unfit unsuitable unsuited unworthy

ADJECTIVE

marriable

Synonyms

WEAK

marriageable suitable

NOUN

opening

Synonyms

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opportunity show time

STRONG

availability connection cut fling go occasion place possibility run scope shot squeak vacancy whack

WEAK

big break iron in the fire look-in

Antonyms

WEAK

closing closure conclusion ending finish misfortune solid

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in the running

Four women and two men are in the running to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Now Tennessee wants to be in the running as a prime destination as well.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

Here’s what you need to know about the 12 candidates in the running.

From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026

Sterling is finding support from speculation that U.K. energy secretary Ed Miliband is no longer in the running to become treasury chief under likely prime minister in-waiting Andy Burnham, Monex Europe analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

While Jackson won the popular vote, none of the five candidates in the running that year received enough electoral votes to win.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

in the running

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