races

NOUN

pursuit; running, speeding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chase competition contention contest course event marathon match relay run sprint

STRONG

clash clip dash engagement go meet rivalry rush scurry spurt

NOUN

group of persons related by common descent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

issue

STRONG

blood clan family folk house kin kindred kinfolk line lineage people stock tribe

WEAK

offspring progeny seed

NOUN

stream, river

Synonyms

STRONGEST

run

STRONG

branch brook creek duct gill raceway rill rivulet runnel sluice tide

WEAK

rindle

VERB

run, speed in competition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bolt chase compete contest dart dash fly gallop hurry hustle rush scamper scramble shoot sprint tear

STRONG

boil bustle career course fling haste hasten hie lash outstrip post pursue scud scuttle skim spurt swoop whisk wing

WEAK

plunge ahead

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dally dawdle delay procrastinate slow stay wait walk

Example Sentences

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It may have been a somewhat underwhelming year for television, but there are still a number of standout series to root for and races with the potential to surprise us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

For Antonelli, it was a first pole for three races, since he dominated the Monaco weekend at the beginning of June.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

The British Grand Prix is one of the best races of the season.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

When asked whether she thought the success of two democratic socialist candidates in New York City House races had any bearing on her race, DeGette said: “Denver, Colorado, is not New York City.”

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

JP grabs my hand and races us back upstairs to join his momma in the signing line.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas