races

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All (4) Noun (3) Verb (1)

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pursuit; running, speeding n.
group of persons related by common descent n.
stream, river n.
run, speed in competition v.

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

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races

While races in road cycling are set up by independent organisers, the UCI oversees most of the events and can set standards for race management.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Riders earn points set by the UCI to gain entry to the biggest races, which in turn means increased exposure for sponsors.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

“It has happened in some races, but in other areas it has not.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

In the story I’m reading now, Isaiah Dunn races against the clock to find a clue hidden in a box of cereal at the grocery store.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist