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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"I will raise money or borrow money myself to keep it running."

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

The team relied on a running game, which moved the ball down the field in fits and starts but rarely resulted in plays worthy of highlights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Paul Schilling has taken over as football coach at Crescenta Valley High, and one of his first decisions was turning running back Julian Savery into a quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

Swift counter-attacks utilise the prowess of strikers Cedric Bakambu and Yoane Wissa at running in behind opposition defences.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

It took us into September, and the sands of time were running low.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

running

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