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running has 8 distinct synonyms spread across 5 of its 11 senses. Each sense below keeps its own list, because a synonym belongs to a meaning and not to a word: swapping one sense's substitute into another sense's sentence is how a thesaurus makes writing worse. Its 2 recorded opposites are standing, passing.
Counts are distinct word forms across every sense. A synonym that appears under three senses is counted once here and shown three times below, under each sense it belongs to.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
“as mountain stream with freely running water”
of advancing the ball by running
“the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays”
executed or initiated by running
“running plays worked better than pass plays”
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
“in running (or working) order”
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
“the defensive line braced to stop the run”
1 of the 11 recorded senses carries no synonym, antonym or related term, so it is not shown above. Every sense, with its definition and examples, is on the full entry for running.
Synonyms, antonyms and the broader and narrower relations for running come from Princeton University’s WordNet. Full sources and licences.
the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
“he broke into a run”
the state of being in operation
“a running engine”
the act of administering or being in charge of something
“he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time”
the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track