Fly and Run

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Fly

Fly verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: flew down the concourse to catch his flight

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Run is a synonym for fly in move topic. In some cases you can use "Run" instead the word "Fly" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like leave, rush, escape, run off.

Nearby Words: flying, flyer

Run

Run verb - To hasten away from something dangerous or frightening.

Usage example: rather than run from a black bear, it's better to hold your ground and make lots of noise

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Fly is a synonym for run in move topic. You can use "Fly" instead the word "Run" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as sprint, rush, run off, pass by. archaic substitute

Nearby Word: running

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people	fly people	run people
way	fly way	run way
game	fly game	run game
distance	fly distance	run distance
Other words: ship, mission, times, enemies, circles, missions.

Both words in one sentence

The shadow creatures do not attack you, some approach you curiously, others run while still others fly or run around in circles as if they're confused.

Source: You Bastard
Simply run or fly off on their own (with their safety inexplicably guaranteed).

Source: Gotta Rescue Them All
Another example with Piccolo occurred much earlier when he was still an antagonist in the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budokai, when he fires a powerful ki attack at Goku, leaving him to run and fly around the arena.

Source: Roboteching

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Run and Fly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/fly/run

Fly & Run. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/fly/run>.

Run or Fly. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/fly/run.

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