run-ups
Before the main event
Run-ups are periods of preparation or approach leading to an event.
In the run-up to the election, campaigns intensify their efforts.
In sports, a run-up is the approach before a jump or throw—a long jumper's sprint before takeoff, a bowler's steps before delivery.
The term emphasizes momentum building toward a decisive moment.
State of awaiting something
- buildupGradual accumulation over time
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- preludeIntroductory piece or event
- approachWay of handling something
preliminaries · groundwork · planning · rehearsal · readiness · preamble · precursor · advance
Gradual accumulation over time
- surgeSudden powerful increase
- increaseGrowth in amount
- intensificationIncrease in degree
- riseMove to higher position
growth · accumulation · swell · spike · acceleration · expansion · mounting · proliferation
Brief maximum-speed runs
- approachWay of handling something
- strideExtended single footstep
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- takeoffDeparture or parody
jump · vault · javelin · pole-vault · track · speed · momentum · launch
Pin-toppling pastime
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- paceSpeed of movement
- wicketSmall subsidiary entrance
- creaseLine from folding
seam · swing · pitch · batsman · over · ball · action · stride
Organized effort toward goal
- pollingSystematic opinion gathering
- votingFormally registering a choice
- candidatesThose seeking selection
- primariesIntraparty nomination contests
debates · canvassing · rallies · advertising · predictions · surveys · turnout · battleground
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- buildupGradual accumulation over time
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- preludeIntroductory piece or event
approach · preliminaries · groundwork · planning · rehearsal · readiness · preamble · precursor · advance · expectation
buildup
Gradual accumulation over time
- surgeSudden powerful increase
- increaseGrowth in amount
- intensificationIncrease in degree
rise · growth · accumulation · swell · spike · acceleration · expansion · mounting · proliferation · amplification
sprints
Brief maximum-speed runs
- approachWay of handling something
- strideExtended single footstep
- accelerationRate velocity changes
takeoff · jump · vault · javelin · pole-vault · track · speed · momentum · launch · hurdles
bowling
Pin-toppling pastime
crease · seam · swing · pitch · batsman · over · ball · action · stride · momentum
campaign
Organized effort toward goal
- pollingSystematic opinion gathering
- votingFormally registering a choice
- candidatesThose seeking selection
primaries · debates · canvassing · rallies · advertising · predictions · surveys · turnout · battleground · endorsements
run-upsaftermaths
Results of significant events
follow-ups · postscripts · denouements · wrap-ups · conclusions
run-upsfollow-throughs
Post-contact motion extensions
departures · retreats · run-outs · cool-downs · decelerations
run-up, run, runs, running, runner, runners, runny, rerun, reruns