Synonym: functional, linear, operative, run, running game, running play, running, track, working. Similar words: cunning, planning, at the beginning, at the beginning of, runner, run into, mining, dining. Meaning: ['rʌnɪŋ] n. 1. (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team 2. the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace 3. the state of being in operation 4. the act of administering or being in charge of something 5. the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track. adj. 1. moving quickly on foot 2. (of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream 3. continually repeated over a period of time 4. of advancing the ball by running 5. executed or initiated by running 6. measured lengthwise 7. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing.
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271. He said companies should face punitive civil penalties running into millions of pounds.
272. She knew how fast she was running, because her trainer was pacing her on a bicycle.
273. Two prisoners bungled an escape bid after running either side of a lamp-post while handcuffed.
274. My mind was working frantically, running over the events of the evening.
275. Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running.
276. The'Guardian'is running a series of articles on Third World Economics.
277. The pump doesn't work and we have no running water.
278. Though the roof has been mended,the rainwater is still running in.
279. We beached the canoe, running it right up the bank.
280. Each of the area managers enjoys considerable autonomy in the running of his own area.
281. Running a business requires a very different mentality from being a salaried employee.
282. Jim always wears a knee support when he goes running.
283. She was organizing and running a large household, a position of trust which was generously paid.
284. By that time the new system should be up and running.
285. I lay the painting flat to stop the wet paint running.
286. Well I warned you, so don't come running to me when it all goes wrong!
287. He was arrested for running drugs across the border into America.
288. You don't have to go running upstairs every time she rings.
288. Wish you can benefit from sentencedict.com and make progress everyday!
289. The batteries are running down.
290. Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others' faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the Earth for modesty. Appear as you are. Be as you appear. Rumi
291. Motivation is the fuel, necessary to keep the human engine running. Zig Ziglar
More similar words: cunning, planning, at the beginning, at the beginning of, runner, run into, mining, dining, raining, opening, burning, warning, whining, evening, morning, moaning, training, earnings, examining, happening, retaining, remaining, lightning, returning, gardening, adjoining, reasoning, designing, screening, glistening.