Other Words for Run

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Run as a Noun has these synonyms:

access, freedom, liberty
Example: The children had the run of the house for a week while their parents were away.

demand, call, request
Example: Bouillon cubes seem to have enjoyed quite a run lately.

go, cover, pass over, sprint, race
Example: He ran the mile in just under four minutes.

period, spate, interval, time, spell, stretch, course, engagement, booking, patch
Example: Roger has had a run of bad luck and could use some help. The show had a long run on Broadway.

return, satisfaction, reward, recompense, compensation, requital, expiation, atonement, repayment, remuneration
Example: Although the odds are never in your favor, you get a good run for your money at Diamond Lil's Gambling Emporium.

series, sequence, stream, spate, string, succession, progression
Example: Will attributed his poor showing at the tournament to a bad run of cards.

stream, brook, runnel, creek, rill, rivulet, beck, burn, branch, kill
Example: There is a small run at the bottom of the hill.

type, category, class, kind, sort
Example: Mark seems to be a bit more refined than the usual run of guest at Lisa's parties.

Run as a Verb has these synonyms:

be in effect or force, be effective, have force or effect
Example: This lease has another year to run.

bootleg, smuggle, deal or traffic in, rustle
Example: During Prohibition, his father ran whisky from Canada to the.

convey, transport, give (someone) a lift, drive, take, bring
Example: Tom said he would run me home in his new car.

extend, stretch, reach, amount, add up, total up, come (up)
Example: The balance of payments deficit is running to twice last year's figure. His bill at the restaurant last night ran to more than $200.

flow, diffuse
Example: The color ran when he washed his red underwear with some white shirts in very hot water.

incur, invite, encourage, attract, be subjected to
Example: Aren't you running a risk asking Sheila to handle your money.

keep, maintain, support, sustain, manage
Example: It is very expensive to run a large house.

melt, liquefy, dissolve, fuse
Example: It was so hot that the icing on top of the cake began to melt and run down the sides.

operate, manage, direct, supervise, oversee, conduct, superintend, control, handle, manipulate, head, carry on, lead, regulate, take care of, look after, administer, be in charge of, coordinate
Example: She must be a terrifically high achiever to run a huge international conglomerate like that.

pass, flow, pour, stream, flood, gush, spill, dribble, spurt, issue, move, trickle, seep, discharge, cascade, spout
Example: You can see where the rainwater has run down this crack in the roof and into the room below.

route, routine, circuit, passage, trip, cycle, round, beat
Example: I was on the Murmansk run during the war.

run away or off, flee, escape, take flight, take to one's heels, bolt, decamp, make off, clear out, show a clean pair of heels, abscond, cut and run, (beat a (hasty)) retreat, retire, make a getaway, (make a) run for it, beat it, scram, skedaddle
Example: The minute the enemy appeared, the entire troop ran. Cavendish ran, hoping the police wouldn't catch him.

sprint, dash, race, jog, trot
Example: They go for a two-mile run every morning before breakfast.

sprint, race, scamper, scurry, scud, dart, bolt, dash, flit, tear (along), scoot, scuttle, zip, whiz or whizz, gallop, jog, trot, lope, rush, hurry (up), hasten, scramble, hustle, step lively, hop (to) it, step on it, put on some speed, hie
Example: If you run, you might catch her before she gets on the train.

trip, journey, visit, drive, expedition, trek, outing, excursion, jaunt, junket, sojourn, spin, joyride
Example: He has to make a run over to Paris for the weekend, supposedly on business.

unravel, come undone, ladder
Example: My stocking ran just before I had to leave for the dance.

wander, rove, roam, meander, drift
Example: Some farmers allow their animals to run free, rather than penning them up.

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