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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

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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

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agree give up make peace retreat surrender

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aid assist forget help let go release support yield

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Tijerina officially announced his run for Congress in December of 2025, with the Texas Tribune reporting that he was a top pick for the 28th District in the eyes of the national GOP.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

When he announced his run for president in 2015, dramatically diverting the course of the American project, it was after a ride down a gold-mirrored escalator.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Both gave up House seats to run for governor and now risk being out of office next year if Evette shuts them out.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The former chief justice, who hopes to run for president in the 2027 election, was arrested along with nine others.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Someone had grabbed her momentarily—a boy she hadn’t noticed before—but when he’d let her go a second later, she’d seized the opportunity and made a run for it.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

run for

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