Synonyms for run
45 synonyms for “run”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Run as in “go”
verb: stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
- go
- extend
- pass
- range
- lead
- play
- draw
- hunt
- campaign
- drive
- start
- streak
- fly
- break
- trot
- string
- cover
- runnel
- streamlet
Run as in “course”
verb: move along, of liquids
- ladder
- guide
- race
- course
- move
- feed
Run as in “operate”
verb: direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
- operate
- work
- carry
- conduct
- continue
Run as in “flow”
noun: the pouring forth of a fluid
- flow
- melt
- bleed
- sweep
- stream
- escape
Run as in “endure”
verb: continue to exist
- endure
- prevail
- persist
- ply
- unravel
Run as in “function”
verb: perform as expected when applied
- function
- execute
- thread
- perform
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