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RUNNING Synonyms

There are 91 synonyms of the word running. (exact relations)
There are 113 hypernyms of the word running. (close relations)
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dashing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lively and spirited

• marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

dawdling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

hurrying
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• changing location rapidly

adjective satellite

• moving with great haste

jogging
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise

marching
verbv
noun

• the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

meandering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of a path e.g.

pacing
nounn
noun

• (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

• walking with slow regular strides

racing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sport of engaging in contests of speed

scurrying
verbv
adjective satellite

• moving with great haste

shuffling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

• the act of mixing cards haphazardly

tripping
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by a buoyant rhythm

• moving easily and quickly; nimble

walking
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• the act of traveling by foot

adjective satellite

• close enough to be walked to

ambling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

verb

• walk leisurely

darting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot

• a tapered tuck made in dressmaking

• a sudden quick movement

verb

• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

• run or move very quickly or hastily

• move with sudden speed

galloping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously

verb

• ride at a galloping pace

• go at galloping speed

• cause to move at full gallop

hastening
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• act at high speed

• move hurridly

• speed up the progress of; facilitate

• cause to occur rapidly

loping
verbv
noun

• a slow pace of running

• a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop

verb

• run easily

sauntering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a careless leisurely gait

• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

verb

• walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

scampering
verbv
noun

• rushing about hastily in an undignified way

verb

• to move about or proceed hurriedly

slogging
verbv
verb

• work doggedly or persistently

• walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

• strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat

Best Hypernyms For RUNNING

Alternatives for DASHING

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