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Definition of runup

runup

/ˈrʌn.ʌp/
(UK: run-up)
run · up
Plural:runups
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runup Lexical Profile

runup Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A period of time immediately preceding an important event, decision, or milestone.

Example

"Public debates intensified during the final runup to the municipal election."

2

A rapid or substantial increase in price, value, or cost.

Example

"Homebuyers struggled to afford properties after the sudden runup in mortgage interest rates."

3

An athlete's running approach to gather speed before jumping, vaulting, or delivering a ball.

Example

"The gymnast adjusted her runup to ensure she hit the springboard at top speed."

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• Rhymes for runup

• Nearby Words

runthrough
runtime
runty
runup
runway
rupee
rupert

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Runup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/runup
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