run into

phrase

1

a

: to change or transform into : become

b

: to merge with

c

: to mount up to

their yearly income often runs into six figures

2

a

: to collide with

b

: to meet by chance

ran into an old classmate the other day

Examples of run into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As Rhaenyra slowly descends into a pit of despair and desperation, Daemon and his armies run into some snags on their assault of Tumbleton thanks to the various tricks Lord Ormund has up his sleeves. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Some teens run into harmful social comparison or triggering content. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026

Along the way, the unlikely pair run into over a dozen popular actors, comedians, and musicians including Pete Davidson, Julia Fox, and Bobby Cannavale. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Aug. 2026

Smith struggled with the deputies, broke free and ran into the street, the videos provided by the Sheriff’s Office show. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for run into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue