Synonyms for running back
run·ning back

Princeton's WordNet

1. running backnoun

   (football) a back on the offensive team (a fullback or halfback) who tries to advance the ball by carrying it on plays from the line of scrimmage

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1. Atiya Holley:

   It sounded like they were shooting outside, so everyone started running back in, then when everyone tried to exit again, it got crazy.

2. Gonzalez Vidal:

   The Nicaraguan military was on the border. Then, all of a sudden, it started raining and the Cubans, who had crossed into Nicaragua, started running back, they yelled that the military had shot at them with rubber bullets and tear gas.

3. Van Gundy:

   Running back on defense has nothing to do with youth and inexperience. Getting down and competing defensively has nothing to do with youth and inexperience. Blocking people out, nothing to do with youth and inexperience. Getting beaten on a cut, nothing to do with youth and inexperience, i don't think, tonight, our lack of experience had anything to do with the result. Nothing.

4. Andy Stefanelli:

   Dorian was one heck of a running back in high school, with Kendall you just kind of knew his sense for the game and just how he practiced and worked out. Everything he did was just first-rate.

5. Bret Bielema:

   Reynolds is a very talented, accurate thrower, he’s got a lot of skill around him both at the running back and wide receiver position.