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Antonyms for in the running
| Grammar : Adj, noun |
| Spell : ruhn-ing |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈrʌn ɪŋ |
Definition of in the running
Origin :- Old English ærning, verbal noun from run (v.); to be in (or out) of the running "among" (or "not among") "the lead competitors in a race" (1863) is a metaphor from horse racing, where make the running "set the pace" is recorded from 1837. Running shoe is from 1884.
- As in marriable : adj eligible
- As in eligible : adj fit, worthy
- As in opening : noun chance
Synonyms for in the running
- acceptable
- appropriate
- availability
- becoming
- big break
- capable of
- connection
- cut
- desirable
- discretionary
- elective
- employable
- equal to
- fitted
- fling
- go
- go-at
- in line for
- in the running
- iron in the fire
- licensed
- likely
- look-in
- marriageable
- occasion
- opportunity
- place
- possibility
- preferable
- privileged
- proper
- qualified
- run
- satisfactory
- scope
- seemly
- shot
- show
- squeak
- suitable
- suited
- time
- trained
- up to
- usable
- vacancy
- whack
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