Phrase Hound found 297 phrases and 32 compound words that contain running. The most common are listed below. Open running in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 297
- running waterWater available from taps.
- off and runningLaunched or launching vigorously into a course of action.
- running timeThe duration of a film or other recorded work.
- running backAn offensive back whose primary role is to be the ballcarrier.
- running outpresent participle and gerund of run out
- running shoeA trainer with sharp spikes in the soles.
- running mateA candidate on a joint ticket.
- up and runningoperational, in operation
- running aroundpresent participle and gerund of run around
- running the riskpresent participle and gerund of run the risk
- running shoesplural of running shoe: A trainer with sharp spikes in the soles.
- running boardA narrow board serving as a step beneath the doors of some cars.
- running textThe main body of a document; text in the form of sentences and paragraphs, as distinct from headings, captions, footnotes, and other added content.
- running tracka track marked with several lanes, which is used for competitive running events.
- running awaypresent participle and gerund of run away
- running uppresent participle and gerund of run up
- running the showpresent participle and gerund of run the show
- running the tablepresent participle and gerund of run the table
- running overpresent participle and gerund of run over
- running throughpresent participle and gerund of run through
- running a riskpresent participle and gerund of run a risk
- free runningThe activity of combining parkour with gymnastics to pass obstacles and demonstrate athletic talent, most often in urban environments.
- front runningThe illegal practice of a stockbroker who, on receiving a large client order, places an order for his or her own account ahead of the client's, knowing that when the client's order is placed it will move the market and create a profit for …
- running roomFreedom; flexibility; options.
- make the runningTo have a leading or influential position in a field or activity; to be more active than others.
Compound words 32
- baserunningThe act of running bases, or a player's skill in doing so
- ultrarunningThe running of ultramarathons.
- inrunningRunning or flowing inward.
- smoothrunningThat operates in a smooth, trouble-free manner.
- byrunningGoing by; passing; current.
- freerunningAlternative spelling of free running: The activity of combining parkour with gymnastics to pass obstacles and demonstrate athletic talent, most often in urban environments.
- gunrunningThe smuggling of arms and ammunition.
- nonrunningNot running (in various senses).
- runninglyIn a running manner; so as to run.
- skyrunningAn extreme sport involving running on mountains or at high altitude.