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running

[ruhn-ing] / ˈrʌn ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
continuous, flowing, operating
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constant functioning working
STRONG
active cursive dynamic executing going live moving operative proceeding producing smooth
WEAK
alive easy effortless fluent in action in operation in succession incessant perpetual together unbroken unceasing uninterrupted
Antonyms
STRONG
apathetic immobile inactive unexciting
WEAK
broken discontinuous intermittent occasional
ADVERB
continually
Synonyms
WEAK
consecutively continuously night and day successively together unintermittedly uninterruptedly
Antonyms
WEAK
broken intermittently occasionally
NOUN
management of organization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
functioning
STRONG
administration care charge conduct control coordination direction handling leadership maintenance operation organization oversight performance regulation supervision working
WEAK
intendance superintendency
Antonyms
STRONG
disorganization ignorance mismanagement neglect

Example Sentences

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She emerged from a crowded field of nearly a dozen candidates to clinch a narrow victory in the February primary, running just ahead of former Rep. Tom Malinowski.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Annette Ramirez is currently running the department as interim general manager.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"But he is running out of time so he needs to do it sooner or later, but it's Ronnie O'Sullivan so you wouldn't put anything past him."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Inflation was already running well above the Fed’s 2% target when the war with Iran sent energy prices sharply higher in late February.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Everything is quiet except for the smack of our running shoes, hitting the sidewalk in unison.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison