Runner means Agent noun of run; one who runs. This page lists 20 example sentences from real texts, plus synonyms like courier or messenger and the Dutch translation renner.

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Runner in a sentence

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Runner meaning

  1. Agent noun of run; one who runs.
  2. A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.

Synonyms of Runner

smuggler base runner courier messenger traveller traveler malefactor outlaw crook felon criminal moon-curser moon curser contrabandist ballplayer

Runner in Dutch

Example sentences (20)

Eden Smokie was class runner up in the very competitive Smoked Cheese section in this year’s Virtual Cheese Awards.

A runner’s high is defined as a short-lasting feeling of euphoria or bliss that occurs after exercise or running.

Betara, from Borno State, was seated beside another former front-runner for Speaker, Yusuf Gagdi, from Plateau State.

Despite being a "blade runner" in charge of catching Replicants, Deckard continuously underestimates their abilities.

A County Tyrone-born runner has helped set a new world record for the fastest marathon run while pushing a wheelchair.

A pick-off throw to first skipped away, and courtesy runner Dante Basciano sprinted around second and headed for third.

Away from work, Katherine is a keen runner and fitness enthusiast, enjoying running, hiking, swimming and yoga.

Another runner was described as having a 'severed' toe, which on closer inspection was 'spectacular blisters'.

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Dunfield was alternate captain when the Whitecaps were runner-up in 2011 and won the Voyageurs Cup with Toronto in 2012.

After the Lancers took the lead in the 10th, the Monarchs had a runner on first with one out in the bottom of the inning.

Crypto Monelli kicked away at the midpoint of the race to score by a big margin over runner-up Hurricane Taylor in 34.54.

Báez added a highlight-worthy play at shortstop, throwing out a runner from his knees after a backhand stop.

Bridges was runner-up for last season’s Defensive Player of the Year, and Claxton finished 10th this season.

American Idol star Adam Lambert has amassed a legion of male and female fans since placing runner up in the US talent show.

Caritas and Mission Housing hired a “runner” to deliver items to tenants who don’t wish to go downstairs.

Archbold had a base runner in the seventh inning on a two-out error before a strikeout ended the game.

A RUNNER from Wrexham is preparing to take on his 25th London Marathon in support of a cancer charity.

Drawing Briscoe back up for Blade Runner, Mark with chops to the neck, but Jay grabs him and spikes him with the sleeper suplex!

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters (Tebow) was crowned Miss Universe in 2017 and in 2018 Tamaryn Green (Green-Nxumalo) placed first runner-up.

Despite being the front-runner for the Republican nomination for president, Trump did not attend either of the first two debates.

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Common combinations with runner

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "runner" in a sentence?
An example: "Eden Smokie was class runner up in the very competitive Smoked Cheese section in this year’s Virtual Cheese Awards." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "runner" from real English texts.
What does "runner" mean?
Runner means: Agent noun of run; one who runs.
What are synonyms of "runner"?
Common synonyms of "runner" include: smuggler, base runner, courier, messenger, traveller, traveler, malefactor, outlaw. Plus 7 more synonyms.
What is "runner" in Dutch?
"runner" translates to Dutch as: renner.
How many example sentences with "runner" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "runner", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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