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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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

For Senate races, the 2026 limits ranged from $130,600 to $4,071,800.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

"And then they brought up lots of upgrades, so they're going to be a force to be reckoned with in the following races."

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Despite the faster count, the Associated Press took longer to call winners, suggesting these races were more competitive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

Axel races from George and Emmett’s porch, Ray at his side.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers