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RUNUP Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word runup. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word runup. (close relations)
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approach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

• the act of drawing spatially closer to something

• a way of entering or leaving

• the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing

• the event of one object coming closer to another

• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• the temporal property of becoming nearer in time

• a close approximation

• a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green

verb

• move towards

• come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character

• begin to deal with

• come near in time

• make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion

buildup
nounn
noun

• the act of building up an accumulation

• the result of the process of accumulation

• highly favorable publicity and praise

foreplay
nounn
noun

• mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse

preliminary
adjectiveadj
noun

• a minor match preceding the main event

• something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

adjective satellite

• denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

preparation
nounn
noun

• the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

• a substance prepared according to a formula

• the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

• the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

• (music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord

• activity leading to skilled behavior

• preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)

• the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

warm-up
nounn
noun

• exercising in preparation for strenuous activity

run-up
nounn
noun

• a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time

• the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed

Best Hypernyms For RUNUP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for runup, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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increase

Alternatives for APPROACH

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