All in the running synonyms
in the runΒ·ning
I i noun in the running
- chance β If there is a chance of something happening, it is possible that it will happen.
- time β the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
- opportunity β an appropriate or favorable time or occasion: Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.
- show β to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
- cut β If you cut something, you use a knife or a similar tool to divide it into pieces, or to mark it or damage it. If you cut a shape or a hole in something, you make the shape or hole by using a knife or similar tool.
- shot β a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
- fling β to throw, cast, or hurl with force or violence: to fling a stone.
- run β execution
- possibility β the state or fact of being possible: the possibility of error.
- vacancy β the state of being vacant; emptiness.
- squeak β a short, sharp, shrill cry; a sharp, high-pitched sound.
- connection β A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.
- place β a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
- scope β extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.: an investigation of wide scope.
- go β to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- occasion β a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences: They met on three occasions.
- whack β to strike with a smart, resounding blow or blows.
- availability β the quality or condition of being available
- look-in β a brief glance.
adj in the running
- likely β probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen.
- qualified β having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.
- acceptable β Acceptable activities and situations are those that most people approve of or consider to be normal.
- suitable β such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- appropriate β Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- becoming β A piece of clothing, a colour, or a hairstyle that is becoming makes the person who is wearing it look attractive.
- desirable β Something that is desirable is worth having or doing because it is useful, necessary, or popular.
- discretionary β subject or left to one's own discretion.
- fitted β adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- licensed β formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession.
- preferable β more desirable.
- privileged β belonging to a class that enjoys special privileges; favored: the privileged few.
- proper β adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- satisfactory β giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- seemly β fitting or becoming with respect to propriety or good taste; decent; decorous: Your outburst of rage was hardly seemly.
- suited β appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
- trained β Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
- usable β available or convenient for use: 2000 square feet of usable office space.
- in line for β in the running for; a candidate for
- up to β to, toward, or in a more elevated position: to climb up to the top of a ladder.
- marriageable β suitable or attractive for marriage: The handsome and successful young man was considered eminently marriageable.