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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Record capital expenditures and data-center planning are running up against the ground truths of physical infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several forces suggest the economy could continue running above trend into 2026.

From Barron's

One advantage of running bitcoin mining operations alongside AI infrastructure is the value it offers to utilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fans last saw the inhabitants of Hawkins in a perilous place as season five opened, with Demogorgons running rampant, along with the monstrous Vecna.

From BBC

“Everyone thought Ike was crazy, but Asad was like, ‘I’m running marketing and I need him on my side,’” said Ross.

From The Wall Street Journal

running

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