Be in the running


Synonyms for be in the running
verb go up against in contest

contend
play
wrestle
clash
contest
challenge
vie
face
try
spar
battle
fight

essay
bandy
attempt
fence
emulate
rival
bid
collide
grapple
joust
oppose
struggle

tilt
tussle
encounter
strive
go for
lock horns
take on
cope with
go after
go for broke
go for the gold
in the hunt

jockey for position
match strength
match wits
participate in
pit oneself against
run for
scramble for
seek prize
take part

Antonyms for be in the running

retreat
surrender
release
aid
assist

give up
agree
make peace
forget
help

support
let go
yield

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