Synonyms for
Races
Definition
a competition of speed, usually involving running, riding, or driving
Synonyms & similar words
backwash
hie
wash
subspecies
slipstream
race
run
rush
steponit
airstream
speed
linger
bucketalong
hasten
raceway
rushalong
peltalong
beltalong
cannonballalong
hotfoot
contests
competitions
tournaments
challenges
matches
struggles
showdowns
battles
clashes
duels
games
meets
events
athleticism
runnings
sprints
marathons
jogging
exercises
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- horse races
- car races
- foot races
- Olympic races
- close races
- exciting races
- long races
- day races
Word family
Usage note
The word 'races' can refer to athletic competitions or to distinct ethnic or cultural groups. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.
Example sentences
- The annual relay race is always the highlight of the school year.
- The car races were thrilling to watch.
- I entered the bicycle race and came in third place.
- Let's race to the end of the field and back.
- She won the race by a few seconds.
Quotes
The difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry blank. - George Sheehan
It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you place the blame. - Oscar Wilde
You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement. - Steve Prefontaine