running back

NOUN

football position

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fullback halfback tailback

WEAK

blocking back flanker back offensive back plunging back slotback wingback

Example Sentences

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Philadelphia also doesn’t have a particularly pass-heavy attack with a mobile quarterback in Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Rising rates could send investors running back to the safety of Big Tech.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

They then added running back Kaelon Black - who did not even get an invitation to the NFL Combine - in the third round.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Seattle Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame — The Seahawks didn’t re-sign Kenneth Walker III, so there’s opportunity for a young running back to fill the void.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

He and Tess were tossing the squeaky toy back and forth, just out of Samantha’s reach, and she was running back and forth frantically.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds