RUNS WITH Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

runs with

verb

present tense third-person singular of run with

as in beats the drum (for or about)

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gives out

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Sandy praises her crew for performing efficiently under pressure, and gives out the $1,807 each of them earned from a $23,500 tip.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
When the air conditioner stops cooling or the water heater gives out, the repair itself is only part of the problem.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

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