Synonyms for running

Other words for “running”, grouped by meaning.

We found 13 synonyms for “running”. The most common are run, running play, running game, track, gushing.

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

Synonymsrun

noun the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track

Synonymstrack

adjective (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

Oppositesstanding

adjective continually repeated over a period of time

adjective of advancing the ball by running

Oppositespassing

adjective executed or initiated by running

Oppositesstanding

adjective measured lengthwise

Synonymslinear

adjective (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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