50 Similes for Running With Meanings & Sentences
Similes for Running
1. Running like the wind
Meaning: Running extremely fast and smoothly.
In a Sentence: He dashed across the playground like the wind.
Other Ways to Say: Running like lightning, Running like a rocket.
2. Running like a cheetah
Meaning: Running at a very fast speed, similar to a cheetah, which is the fastest land animal.
In a Sentence: He ran like a cheetah during the track race.
Other Ways to Say: Running like a bullet, Running like a sprinter.
3. Running like a race car
Meaning: Running at a rapid speed similar to a fast-moving car.
In a Sentence: She zoomed through the park like a race car.
Other Ways to Say: Running like a speeding train, Running like a rocket.
4. Running like a deer
Meaning: Running swiftly and gracefully.
In a Sentence: She ran across the field like a deer.
Other Ways to Say: Running like a gazelle, Running like an antelope.
5. Running like the wind in a storm
Meaning: Running very quickly and powerfully.
In a Sentence: He ran like the wind in a storm to escape the rain.
Other Ways to Say: Running like thunder, Running like a gale.
6. Running like a scared rabbit
Meaning: Running fast out of fear.
In a Sentence: He ran like a scared rabbit when the balloon popped.
Other Ways to Say: Running like a frightened cat, Running like a flash.
7. Running like a greyhound
Meaning: Running with speed and agility, like a racing dog.
In a Sentence: She ran like a greyhound chasing a rabbit.
Other Ways to Say: Running like a track star, Running like a hound.
8. Running like a jet plane
Meaning: Running with blazing speed.
In a Sentence: He was running like a jet plane on the runway.
Other Ways to Say: Running like a missile, Running like a rocket.
9. Running like a wildfire
Meaning: Running quickly and uncontrollably.
In a Sentence: Rumors and kids were both running like a wildfire at recess.
Other Ways to Say: Running like a spark, Running like fire.
10. Running like clockwork
Meaning: Running smoothly, efficiently, and with perfect timing.
In a Sentence: Her morning jog went like clockwork every day.
Other Ways to Say: Running like a machine, Running like a rhythm.
11. Running like the wind
Meaning: Running very fast and freely.
In a Sentence: After hearing the bell, the kids ran like the wind to the playground.
Other Ways to Say: Running like lightning, Running like a breeze.
12. Running like a scared rabbit
Meaning: Running quickly out of fear or panic.
In a Sentence: He ran like a scared rabbit when the alarm went off.
Other Ways to Say: Running like a frightened deer, Dashing in fear.
13. Running like the ground was on fire
Meaning: Running with urgency, as if escaping danger.
In a Sentence: She ran like the ground was on fire to make it to class on time.
Other Ways to Say: Running in a hurry, Sprinting like an emergency.
14. Running like a horse in a race
Meaning: Running fast and determinedly.
In a Sentence: He ran like a horse in a race, determined to win the medal.
Other Ways to Say: Galloping like a racer, Running with focus.
15. Running like a rocket
Meaning: Running extremely fast.
In a Sentence: She took off running like a rocket at the starting whistle.
Other Ways to Say: Zooming like a jet, Running at top speed.
16. Running like a flash
Meaning: Running so quickly that it’s barely visible.
In a Sentence: He disappeared from view, running like a flash.
Other Ways to Say: Vanishing in a blink, Running like lightning.
17. Running like a bat out of hell
Meaning: Running wildly and quickly, often in panic.
In a Sentence: He ran like a bat out of hell after breaking the vase.
Other Ways to Say: Running in panic, Bolting recklessly.
18. Running like water down a hill
Meaning: Running swiftly and smoothly.
In a Sentence: She moved across the field running like water down a hill.
Other Ways to Say: Flowing like a stream, Running with ease.
19. Running like a kid chasing an ice cream truck
Meaning: Running with excitement and joy.
In a Sentence: He ran like a kid chasing an ice cream truck when he heard the music.
Other Ways to Say: Running excitedly, Chasing in delight.
20. Running like a squirrel on caffeine
Meaning: Running fast and frantically.
In a Sentence: She ran like a squirrel on caffeine during the game.
Other Ways to Say: Running energetically, Darting nervously.
21. Running like the road was ending
Meaning: Running with desperation or urgency.
In a Sentence: He ran like the road was ending, trying to reach the station.
Other Ways to Say: Running as if chased, Sprinting to escape.
22. Running like a thief in the night
Meaning: Running sneakily and fast.
In a Sentence: The cat ran like a thief in the night with the stolen sock.
Other Ways to Say: Running silently, Dashing quickly.
23. Running like a ninja in shadows
Meaning: Running quietly and swiftly.
In a Sentence: She ran like a ninja in shadows, unnoticed and fast.
Other Ways to Say: Running silently, Gliding through.
24. Running like marbles on a slope
Meaning: Running quickly and uncontrollably.
In a Sentence: The kids ran like marbles on a slope after recess began.
Other Ways to Say: Tumbling quickly, Rolling fast.
25. Running like a bug from a shoe
Meaning: Running in fear and fast.
In a Sentence: He ran like a bug from a shoe when the lights came on.
Other Ways to Say: Scattering fast, Running from danger.
26. Running like a firecracker
Meaning: Running in bursts of fast energy.
In a Sentence: She ran like a firecracker as soon as she heard the starting gun.
Other Ways to Say: Bursting with speed, Sprinting suddenly.
27. Running like a blur
Meaning: Running so fast, one becomes hard to see.
In a Sentence: He was running like a blur during the relay race.
Other Ways to Say: Moving in a flash, Speeding past.
28. Running like the pavement was lava
Meaning: Running fast to avoid something imaginary or dangerous.
In a Sentence: They ran like the pavement was lava during the playground game.
Other Ways to Say: Skipping fast, Dashing away.
29. Running like popcorn popping
Meaning: Running with lots of energy and sudden movements.
In a Sentence: The kids were running like popcorn popping all over the yard.
Other Ways to Say: Scattering joyfully, Darting everywhere.
30. Running like the bell just rang
Meaning: Running quickly after something starts.
In a Sentence: The students ran like the bell just rang for recess.
Other Ways to Say: Taking off fast, Sprinting out.
31. Running like a rabbit late for tea
Meaning: Running quickly and anxiously.
In a Sentence: He was running like a rabbit late for tea, just like in the fairy tale.
Other Ways to Say: Running frantically, Hurrying anxiously.
32. Running like a puppy off a leash
Meaning: Running with excitement and freedom.
In a Sentence: She was running like a puppy off a leash at the park.
Other Ways to Say: Bounding freely, Joyfully sprinting.
33. Running like a frisbee in the wind
Meaning: Running fast and unpredictably.
In a Sentence: He ran like a frisbee in the wind, dodging left and right.
Other Ways to Say: Zigzagging, Running playfully.
34. Running like it’s recess
Meaning: Running joyfully and fast, like children do during a break.
In a Sentence: The kids ran like it’s recess as soon as the rain stopped.
Other Ways to Say: Bursting with energy, Playing wildly.
35. Running like ants from a stomp
Meaning: Running in all directions quickly.
In a Sentence: They ran like ants from a stomp when the ball hit the window.
Other Ways to Say: Scattering quickly, Running in panic.
36. Running like time was running out
Meaning: Running with urgency due to a deadline.
In a Sentence: She ran like time was running out to catch the last train.
Other Ways to Say: Running in haste, Racing against time.
37. Running like the wind in a storm
Meaning: Running both fast and with chaos.
In a Sentence: The kids ran like the wind in a storm when the sprinklers came on.
Other Ways to Say: Wild running, Stormy sprint.
38. Running like a buzzing bee
Meaning: Running around quickly and busily.
In a Sentence: He ran like a buzzing bee from one activity to another.
Other Ways to Say: Darting around, Buzzing with energy.
39. Running like a fox through the forest
Meaning: Running smartly and quickly.
In a Sentence: She ran like a fox through the forest, alert and fast.
Other Ways to Say: Cleverly running, Swift escape.
40. Running like a wheel on a hill
Meaning: Running without stopping, picking up speed.
In a Sentence: He was running like a wheel on a hill, gaining momentum.
Other Ways to Say: Speeding forward, Gaining pace.
41. Running like a kid chasing bubbles
Meaning: Running happily and playfully.
In a Sentence: She ran like a kid chasing bubbles across the lawn.
Other Ways to Say: Playing joyfully, Skipping lightly.
42. Running like a kite in the wind
Meaning: Running freely and gracefully.
In a Sentence: He ran like a kite in the wind, arms stretched wide.
Other Ways to Say: Floating while running, Breezy sprint.
43. Running like a shadow at sunset
Meaning: Running quietly and smoothly.
In a Sentence: She ran like a shadow at sunset, unnoticed but fast.
Other Ways to Say: Stealthy running, Smooth movement.
44. Running like a wolf in the wild
Meaning: Running with power and determination.
In a Sentence: He ran like a wolf in the wild, focused on his target.
Other Ways to Say: Fierce running, Wild sprint.
45. Running like the stars were watching
Meaning: Running as if inspired or magical.
In a Sentence: She ran like the stars were watching, full of wonder.
Other Ways to Say: Dreamy running, Magical movement.
46. Running like feet had wings
Meaning: Running as if flying.
In a Sentence: He was running like his feet had wings during the race.
Other Ways to Say: Flying on foot, Gliding quickly.
47. Running like a wind-up toy
Meaning: Running with endless energy.
In a Sentence: The toddler ran like a wind-up toy that wouldn’t stop.
Other Ways to Say: Energized running, Zipping around.
48. Running like sparks from a fire
Meaning: Running in bursts and unpredictably.
In a Sentence: The kids ran like sparks from a fire when the balloon popped.
Other Ways to Say: Darting away, Bursting into motion.
49. Running like a dragon on the loose
Meaning: Running wildly and with power.
In a Sentence: He was running like a dragon on the loose, unstoppable.
Other Ways to Say: Rampaging sprint, Fierce running.
50. Running like joy itself
Meaning: Running purely out of happiness.
In a Sentence: She ran like joy itself across the open field.
Other Ways to Say: Blissful sprint, Euphoric run.
