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

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

In addition, Hardy earned first-team All-America honors from the Associated Press and was one of three finalists for the Doak Walker Award for college football’s top running back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Yet the next two picks were both offensive players, with the Arizona Cardinals selecting running back Jeremiyah Love before the Tennessee Titans sprang a surprise by taking wide receiver Carnell Tate.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson appeared to show his support for Ivey on his Instagram Story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

He comes running back with a big smile.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh