1
as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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2
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of run in
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Take shelter or run in a snake but do not forget other threats.
—Carolyn Forché, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 24 Oct. 2025
A week after South Lake Tahoe’s mayor resigned amid an embezzlement scandal, her successor was chosen — a man who is fighting charges related to a run-in at a bar.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Colbert’s canceled Late Show will wrap its run in May 2026.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Take shelter or run in a snake but do not forget other threats.
—Carolyn Forché, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Morgan and Joanne are seen fixing each other’s hair or inspecting their faces in bathroom mirrors in several scenes, usually following socially awkward or tense moments like a disastrous double-date or a run-in with a frenemy.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 24 Oct. 2025
A week after South Lake Tahoe’s mayor resigned amid an embezzlement scandal, her successor was chosen — a man who is fighting charges related to a run-in at a bar.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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For more casual dining, visit the Chiringuitos snack bar, breakfast at Arbolea, or try the Cafetal café.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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How to Watch Suns vs Warriors Phoenix went supernova from the floor on Sunday night in handing the visiting San Antonio Spurs their first loss with a 130-118 decision.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The man was arrested by authorities, said Mexico City mayor, Clara Brugada.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mount Ida Mayor Vann Morgan was arrested Tuesday after, auditors said, he was overpaid by more than $94,000 over a 17-month period.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Huynh’s encounter demonstrates the difficulty people have just figuring out what agency an officer represents, especially since most DHS agencies do not have standard uniforms.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On Iowa State’s next possession, TCU senior safety Bud Clark came up with a massive interception right before the two-minute timeout, giving TCU a great opportunity to seize control of the game with the Horned Frogs getting the ball at halftime.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Pokrovsk would be the largest city Russia has seized since Bakhmut in May 2023.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The woman’s mother then reportedly grabbed Crouch to keep him away from her daughter, causing Crouch to allegedly begin attacking the victim, the affidavit said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Again, hopefully, Foxx was able to relax a little, grab some rays and just breathe.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her first ancestor, Captain John Jackson, came over in 1799 and became the first Black purchaser of land on Staten Island.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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For example, today, some friends came over from São Paulo to my house in Rio.—
Carolina Abbott Galvão,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Just pick up a book that was translated from another language.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The west slopes of the central Appalachians could pick up several inches Monday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The United States has never joined the ICC, but seeking sanctions against its leaders was a new step in American anti-multilateralism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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This is a crucial step in the AUKUS alliance’s efforts to enhance next-generation defense capabilities as part of Pillar Two of the agreement.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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