Synonyms for

Runners

Verb / ˈrʌnɜ:z / Another word for runners — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

People who run, especially in a race or competition.

Synonyms & similar words

stolon bluerunner caranxcrysos contrabandist baserunner runner offset smuggler mooncurser ballcarrier racers competitors sprinters joggers athletes dashers champions marathoners hurdlers steeplechasers sprinters joggers hikers walkers trekkers ramblers explorers

Synonyms by register

Formal

athletes competitors racers track athletes

Informal

joggers sprinters chasers dashers

Literary

fleet-footed striders coursers

Antonyms

walkers standers sitters sedentaries non-athletes

Common collocations

  • long-distance runners
  • track runners
  • marathon runners
  • fast runners
  • amateur runners
  • professional runners
  • runners' high
  • runners' shoes

Word family

noun runner
verb run
adjective running
adverb swiftly

Usage note

Refers to individuals who run, especially in a competitive context or for exercise. Can also refer to plants or fabrics with a similar elongated shape.

Example sentences

  1. The runners lined up at the starting line, waiting for the race to begin.
  2. My friend is a runner and he runs every morning before school.
  3. The fastest runner won the race.
  4. I want to be a runner like my dad.
  5. The cross country runners had to run through the woods and up hills.

Quotes

  • “It's rude to count people as you pass them. Out loud.” - Adharanand Finn
  • “Running is not about being better than someone else, it's about being better than you used to be.” - Unknown
  • “A runner must run with dreams in his heart.” - Emil Zatopek

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