Synonyms for run

Other words for “run”, grouped by meaning.

We found 68 synonyms for “run”. The most common are tally, test, trial, footrace, foot race.

noun a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

Synonymstally

noun the act of testing something

Synonymstesttrial

noun a race run on foot

noun an unbroken series of events

Synonymsstreak

noun (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team

noun the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace

Synonymsrunning

noun a small stream

noun a race between candidates for elective office

noun a row of unravelled stitches

Synonymsladderravel

noun the pouring forth of a fluid

verb stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

verb direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

Synonymsoperate

verb have a particular form

Synonymsgo

verb move along, of liquids

verb perform as expected when applied

verb change or be different within limits

Synonymsrange

verb run, stand, or compete for an office or a position

Synonymscampaign

verb cause to emit recorded audio or video

Synonymsplay

verb have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

verb be operating, running or functioning

Oppositesidle

verb continue to exist

verb carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine

Synonymsexecute

verb include as the content; broadcast or publicize

Synonymscarry

verb pass over, across, or through

verb cause something to pass or lead somewhere

Synonymslead

verb deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor

Synonymsblack market

verb be diffused

Synonymsbleed

verb extend or continue for a certain period of time

Synonymsrun for

verb keep company

Synonymsconsort

verb travel a route regularly

Synonymsply

verb pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

verb compete in a race

Synonymsrace

verb progress by being changed

Synonymsmovego

verb reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

verb come unraveled or undone as if by snagging

Synonymsladder

verb become undone

Synonymsunravel

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University