as in to move
to leave a place often for another
I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along
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Recent Examples of run along
It's known for its bohemian vibes, tattoo parlors, skateboarders, and local hippies selling crafts on the promenade that runs along the beach.
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Adeline Duff,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
The district is in the central part of Palm Beach County, running along the coast.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
For high end shopping, The Magnificent Mile runs along nearby Michigan Avenue.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This cherry hardwood floor also has an attractive maple inlay that runs along the border of the room and there is crown molding.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Adeline Duff,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
The district is in the central part of Palm Beach County, running along the coast.
—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
For high end shopping, The Magnificent Mile runs along nearby Michigan Avenue.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This cherry hardwood floor also has an attractive maple inlay that runs along the border of the room and there is crown molding.
—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run along
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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Multiple male suspects exited a white truck, Chicago police said, citing preliminary information.
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Japan gave Brazil a scare, taking the lead in the round of 32 match between the teams before conceding a last-gasp goal to exit the tournament.
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Around the time a helicopter carrying a newlywed couple departed from their North Georgia wedding venue, the skies were potentially rainy and foggy with a 200-foot cloud ceiling, federal officials said in a preliminary safety report about the deadly crash.
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Developed by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the colossal structure departed its assembly site in Zhuhai on Sunday, June 28.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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Knowing Brady and Sullivan have gone after so many years of us trying to get them out is great, but Daniel Kretinsky needs to put actions into words to keep our trust.
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Critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough.
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That meant three rounds of interviews, three onboarding cycles and three rounds of institutional knowledge walking out the door.
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So much has changed in the world since her last match at this tournament and yet everything felt so familiar when the now-44-year-old walked out on court to warm up for her first singles match since the US Open in 2022.
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Footwear is really the only requirement to wear a caftan dress, so feel free to pull out your summertime hits like strappy sandals.
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But Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Stjepan Radelijic held back Sergiño Dest just outside the box, forcing the referee to pull out a yellow card and give the USMNT a grade-A opportunity to pull away a bit in the 80th minute.
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The primary win for Phoenix was getting off Royce O’Neale’s salary.
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When Rob got off the plane, he was met with a crowd a crowd of holding signs.
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“Run along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20along. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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