run with

phrase

Synonyms of run withnext
1
: to use or exploit fully : make the most of
took the idea and ran with it
2
: to publicize widely
the press ran with the quote

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“Run with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20with. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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