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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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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
Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Incumbent Governor Gavin Newsom, who took office in 2019, is term-limited from running in the 2026 gubernatorial election.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
And bikers should use a trail bell to prevent most unexpected run-ins.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The annual cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits is based on how inflation is running in the third quarter.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Incumbent Governor Gavin Newsom, who took office in 2019, is term-limited from running in the 2026 gubernatorial election.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
Then there’s Marty’s not so coincidental coffee-shop run-in with Allen.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
And bikers should use a trail bell to prevent most unexpected run-ins.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Ben Kindel scored the Penguins’ only goal of the game, tying the score at 1-1 early in the second period, before the visiting New York Rangers ran away with a 6-1 win on Saturday night.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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While visiting, travelers can explore century-old shops and eat lobster boiled straight out of the ocean.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bilodeau was arrested Tuesday and arraigned in a Nassau County court Wednesday morning.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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One particularly aggressive military style raid on an apartment building in south Chicago saw dozens arrested and children separated from their parents.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rare double-comet encounter Having two right comets visible in the sky around the same time is a rare cosmic treat.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Joseph said in recalling an encounter with Denver’s grizzly defensive lineman.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Unified Government can seize someone’s home in this way if the residents don’t pay all their property taxes for three years.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Leveraging geopolitical insights allows businesses to build resilient partnerships and seize emerging opportunities before rivals.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In grabbing McNeeley in the same class as Knueppel, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner, Charlotte wanted to infuse its roster with youthful players boasting an old school mentality.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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If her vibe is all about being cute yet comfy, grab the matching shorts for extra brownie points.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But in terms of the fact that every weekend at my house was like a revolving door of people coming over and wine and food—that was pretty much my whole childhood.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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O'Heir and Offerman's reunion comes over a decade after Parks and Recreation's finale aired in February 2015.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Head to Amazon now to pick up the Athmile Wide-Leg Sweatpants while they’re marked down in black and gray.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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As fall approaches and gala and awards seasons pick up speed, here’s to many more glamorous goth looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is where a full cybersecurity suite like Surfshark One steps in, providing holistic protection tailor-made for modern digital life.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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This is just one step in changing that, with hopefully more openings to come in the future.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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