Synonyms of running down

running down

verb

present participle of run down

1

as in finding

to come upon after searching, study, or effort

finally ran down the answer after hours of research

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finding
• learning
• discovering
• tracking (down)
• locating
• hitting (on or upon)
• finding out
• hunting (down or up)
• routing (out)
• getting
• digging up
• digging out
• ferreting (out)
• dredging (up)
• turning up
• rooting (out)
• scouting (up)
• detecting
• nosing out
• determining
• scaring up
• ascertaining
• rummaging
• looking for
• searching (for or out)
• descrying
• spotting
• sighting
• seeking
• espying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• passing over
• missing
• overlooking
• losing
• misplacing
• missetting
• mislaying

2

as in dismissing

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissing
• minimizing
• talking down
• diminishing
• dumping on
• playing down
• crying down
• writing off
• criticizing
• putting down
• discounting
• kissing off
• disparaging
• belittling
• denigrating
• derogating
• decrying
• depreciating
• deprecating
• vilipending
• poor-mouthing
• denouncing
• disapproving (of)
• condemning
• disliking
• trashing
• trash-talking
• bad-mouthing
• dissing
• scolding
• discrediting
• discommending
• abusing
• aspersing
• reprehending
• slandering
• maligning
• ripping
• vilifying
• censuring
• disgracing
• slurring
• defaming
• reprobating
• traducing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• approving
• applauding
• extolling
• magnifying
• endorsing
• recommending
• favoring
• exalting
• glorifying
• sanctioning
• lauding
• acclaiming
• commending
• complimenting
• countenancing
• eulogizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of running down

The dress was crafted with contrasting fabrics, pairing a firmer, structured bodice with a plunging neckline and buttons running down the front placket with a softer skirt. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Tammy Faye stuck by Bakker, often with tears running down her mascara, even as many saw his downfall as a fitting symbol of the greed and hypocrisy of the 1980s. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, Lou celebrated her fashion week milestone in a light pink acid wash denim minidress, which featured a structured peplum bodice embellished with buttons running down the front. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Oct. 2026

The water has been running down into Belfie's lot nonstop for at least 11 months. — Liz Crawford, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Heat point guard Davion Mitchell has seemingly been anywhere and everywhere this summer, always in perpetual motion, burning calories, running down basketball courts and city streets. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

And this ratio has been declining since 2006, as evidenced by the major trend line running down the chart. — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Photos of Bellin's injuries taken after the incident showed Bellin with blood running down her face and left arm and hand. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Sanchez added her record-breaker in the 78th, running down a long ball sent forward by Courage goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan and out-running three Angel City defenders before burying her shot. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026