run into

phrase

Synonyms of run intonext
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

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“Run into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20into. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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