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Continuous or recurring over a long period
“Alan's hair had become somewhat of a running joke because it looked rather like a lion's mane.”
Moving or advancing by running
“This shows that Mars, like the Earth, once had an active hydrological cycle that ultimately led to running water on its surface.”
Being in effective or current operation, action, or force
“The air-conditioning has been running for literally the entire day.”
Of, or resembling, a liquid, especially in terms of flow
Moving at a high speed or velocity
Being the leader or responsible for a task or group of people
(of a question or subject) Being of current or continuing interest and importance
Moving or able to move through the air
In motion
Activated or turned on
Coming after something in time or place
On the loose (running away)
In succession and without interruption
“With his incredible technique, he would win the Air Guitar World Championship five years running.”
In operation
The action of managing or operating something
“The running of our manufacturing department has been smooth since the hiring of the new manager.”
That act or state of working or being in operation
“Please do not do anything to jeopardize the smooth running of the machine.”
The sport of racing on foot
“I was very dedicated to my running and competed in numerous half marathons.”
The act of, or ability to, move from place to place
The process of keeping something in good condition
A situation involving competition in a specified area
A competition where the fastest wins
Reaching a specified state or condition
“Your meal is starting to run cold on the dinner table.”
Utilizing or employing a tangible object
“Do you know how to run this printer?”
Present participle for to move at a fast speed on foot
“We had to run fast to make it to our train.”
Present participle for to retreat from something frightening or dangerous
“We would run from the mean-looking characters who were lurking in the alley.”
Present participle for to chase after (something)
“Our poor dog had no idea that it was a bad idea to run after its own tail.”
Present participle for to maintain the operations of
“The spokesman said the council would do all it could to ensure services run as smoothly as possible.”
Present participle for to manage
“It does not cost a lot to run a basic website these days.”
Present participle for to extend or cause to extend in a particular direction
“The road would run south for miles on end.”
Present participle for to range or occur within a continuous spectrum
“The store is offering discounts that run from 10 to 40 percent, depending upon the brand.”
Present participle for to enter or participate in a contest, usually as a political candidate
“Kory announced his intention to run for president on a platform of working for the interests of non-citizens.”
Present participle for to organize, implement, or carry out
“The polls suggest that if we run the referendum again, the result would be largely the same.”
Present participle for to pass or cause to pass quickly in a particular direction
“She felt a shiver run down her spine.”
Present participle for to continue or be valid or operative for a particular period of time
“My current contract will run for another six months.”
Present participle for to publish or be published in a newspaper or magazine
“The magazine would run a story about what types of food Kim Kardashian preferred to eat on a Tuesday afternoon.”
Present participle for to associate or be friends with
“I'm not a fan of the folks you run with.”
Present participle for to flow or move in a stream
“The ink would run all over the damp paper.”
Present participle for to make or become liquefied by heat
“The snow would start to run as spring approached.”
Present participle for to finish in a given position
“He would run second in the race.”
Present participle for to travel somewhere in a vehicle, usually public transportation
“It's really cheap and the trains run frequently and, more importantly, on time.”
(of an automobile) Present participle for to have in one's possession for use
“Over time, the company expects it will be cheaper to run a car on hydrogen than on gas.”
Present participle for to be presented for the duration of
“The exhibition will run until November at the Central Art Gallery and is free to the public.”
Present participle for to be covered in a stream
“The roads would run with water accumulated from the heavy rain.”
Present participle for to bring in, usually illegally
“The drug baron used Spain as a staging post to run drugs into Europe from North Africa.”
Present participle for to drive away
“Run those scoundrels out of town!”
Present participle for to emit or exude a liquid
“He is experiencing headaches, he feels dizzy and nauseous, and his nose won't stop running.”
(run at) Present participle for to be purchasable for a specified price
“She requested a handbag for her birthday that would run at a thousand dollars.”
Present participle for to give (someone) a lift
“I should probably run you home in your current state.”
(of stitches) Present participle for to come apart
“The ladders in your tights are beginning to run all the way up your leg.”
Present participle for to view intently
“I couldn't help but run my eyes all over his impressive new sports car.”
Types of exercise or physical activity
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