HAND RUNNING Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

hand running

adverb

Definition of hand running

dialect

as in successively

in succession without others coming in between worked on repairing the fencing for five days hand running

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Recent Examples of hand running The desire to have a steady hand running foreign policy meant that getting him through the Senate would be easy. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026 Jomo Fray’s camera basks in textures the same way the scenes are immersed in sounds, focusing on the child’s fingers caressing the fish scales or her hand running through the babbling creek. — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2023 But Tom doesn't have the wheels and isn't as confident with the ball in his hand running as Joe is. — Kyle Brown, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2023 Seen sitting before a fireplace, Reedus was captured from behind in an all-black ensemble with his hand running through his long dark hair, as Nova sat beside him in a pink outfit with her blonde locks flowing down her neck. — Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2022 That strategy worked well throughout Harden's two-year partnership with Paul, as Coach Mike D'Antoni always had an experienced hand running the offense. — Ben Golliver, courant.com, 12 July 2019 The first lady, who speaks French, also has experienced hands running the kitchen, pastry shop and florist’s lair. — Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2018

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Adverb

Like rock-paper-scissors, each generation of warfare emerges by successively absorbing and controlling the decisive element that came before it.

— Will Cady, SPIN, 30 July 2026
The status had previously been renewed successively and, despite the move to end these protections, the State Department warns against traveling to either Haiti or Syria, citing widespread violence, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.

— Reuters, USA Today, 28 June 2026

Definition of successively

Adverb

The lakefront pool and hot tub are perfect for unwinding together, and De La Nonna’s giant pizzas and firepit tables make family dinners easy and fun for the whole group.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Rather than risk that outcome, the entire family chose to move to Mexico together.

— Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of together

Adverb

Combs has repeatedly denied any involvement in Shakur’s killing and has never been named by investigators as a suspect or even a person of interest in the case.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Wildberries’ warehouses have been repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian drones in recent months.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of repeatedly

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