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running
noun(run-ning)
the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
Synonyms: track,
running
noun(run-ning)
the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
Synonyms: run,
running
noun(run-ning)
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
Synonyms: run, running game, running play,
Examples:
The coach put great emphasis on running.
running
adjective(run-ning)
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
Synonyms: functional, operative, working,
Examples:
In running (or working) order.
running
adjective(run-ning)
measured lengthwise
Synonyms: linear,
Examples:
Cost of lumber per running foot.
running
adjective(run-ning)
continually repeated over a period of time
Examples:
A running joke among us.
running
adjective(run-ning)
of advancing the ball by running
Antonyms: passing,
Examples:
The team's running plays worked better than its pass plays.
running
adjective(run-ning)
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
Antonyms: standing,
Examples:
As mountain stream with freely running water.
Hovels without running water.
running
noun(run-ning)
the act of administering or being in charge of something
Examples:
He has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time.
running
noun(run-ning)
the state of being in operation
Examples:
A running engine.
running
(run-ning)
executed or initiated by running
Antonyms: standing,
Examples:
Running plays worked better than pass plays.
Took a running jump.
A running start.

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