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run for

VERB

campaign

Synonyms

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barnstorm lobby politick stump

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agitate canvass contest crusade electioneer muckrake run tour

WEAK

contend for go to grass roots hit the trail mend fences mudsling press the flesh ring doorbells shake hands and kiss babies solicit votes stand for whistle-stop

VERB

compete

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle challenge clash contend contest face fight play spar try vie wrestle

STRONG

attempt bandy bid collide emulate encounter essay fence grapple joust oppose rival strive struggle tilt tussle

WEAK

be in the running cope with go after go for go for broke go for the gold in the hunt jockey for position lock horns match strength match wits participate in pit oneself against scramble for seek prize take on take part

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree give up make peace retreat surrender

STRONG

aid assist forget help let go release support yield

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Hull fans did have something to cheer as Liam Millar progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup in a historic run for co-hosts Canada.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

Despite persistent questions about his health as the oldest-ever US president, Biden, then aged 81, decided to run for a second term in 2024.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

The window during which nominations can officially be submitted will open this evening and run for 24 hours.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

The ultra-catchy pop-rock confection “Divine Intervention” has a verse about seeing someone wearing a sandwich board that predicts the end of the world as billionaires run for cover.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

The warning bell chimes, so I crush everything into my lunch bag and run for the bathroom.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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