runner
noun
a person, animal, or thing that runs, especially as a racer.
runners
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pluralof runner.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson is one of the top three middle-distance runners in the world competing at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham this week.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Given the average age of runners is over 40, Fabre said he expects people to behave well and be safe on the course to enjoy the beautiful landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
With runners on the corners, Waldschmidt hit a bouncing comebacker that Dreyer snagged and threw to second before Edman quickly threw to Freddie Freeman to end the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
De Zerbi reportedly views him as someone capable of operating through the middle, dropping between the lines to link play before releasing runners beyond him.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Somebody with a megaphone announces that it’s time for runners to line up, so we head toward the starting line.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
