Synonyms for Run
Definition of run
noun
- a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely; "the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th"; "their first tally came in the 3rd inning"
- the act of testing something; "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"; "he called each flip of the coin a new trial"
- a race run on foot; "she broke the record for the half-mile run"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "run"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like bleed, bunk, campaign can replace "run" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "run" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Run" in song lyrics
See how run is used in real songs:
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"Because you talk too much plus you're eager to run"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — God Twist -
"I do it for my dogs out of town whose on the run"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — We Always Gonna Do It -
"Pump-pump, the G.I. Joe's on the run"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Lighter Shade, Molly-Q — Let it Bang