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as in visited
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in arrested
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 ran in
The first four drives for Stroud ended in punts, with no more than five plays ran in any of them.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The 49ers ran that play with just 10 defenders, and the Buccaneers ran in the direction of the absent defensive end.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
One play later, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence ran in for a one-yard touchdown.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
This meant that people could make simple games that ran in Shockwave.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
The 28-year-old threw 23-of-34 for 316 yards and a touchdown and ran in another score, proving a perfect foil to complement Jonathan Taylor’s rushing ability, with the running back racking up 165 yards against the Broncos.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The 49ers ran that play with just 10 defenders, and the Buccaneers ran in the direction of the absent defensive end.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
One play later, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence ran in for a one-yard touchdown.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
This meant that people could make simple games that ran in Shockwave.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
The 28-year-old threw 23-of-34 for 316 yards and a touchdown and ran in another score, proving a perfect foil to complement Jonathan Taylor’s rushing ability, with the running back racking up 165 yards against the Broncos.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ran in
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About 28 million people visited national parks in October 2024.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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During his free agency ahead of the 2024 season, Ohtani visited Toronto as one of his finalists but ultimately chose to stay in Southern California and play for the Dodgers.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were among those arrested in an FBI investigation into sports gambling.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Jones was arrested in Las Vegas on the same conspiracy charges as Rozier and on charges linked to the poker case.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gianluca Consentino drilled the go-ahead extra point try, and Avon Old Farms had seized a 29-28 lead with 63 ticks left.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the third quarter, as the Lakers grabbed firm control of the game, Deandre Ayton ignited the crowd by attacking the basket with force.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The teen said Cairo then ordered him to get down on his knees, and at one point grabbed his shoulder in an attempt to push him to the ground – ultimately leaving him feeling threatened, according to WPTV.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jenna Fischer appeared on the show to help make gingerbread cake pops, Kinsey’s TV husband, Rainn Wilson, dropped in to whip up vegan avocado brownies and Kate Flannery joined in on the fun, serving up Irish potato candy.—
Audrey Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The research shows youth peanut allergy rates dropped in the years following 2017 guidance that suggested introducing peanut into infants' diets as a means of allergy prevention.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Tagovailoa was later pulled in the fourth quarter in favor of rookie signal caller Quinn Ewers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Eagles were outgained 504-221 in the loss, with Dylan Lonergan finishing 12-of-19 for 117 yards passing while being sacked three times before he was pulled in favor of backup Shaker Reisig, who was 3-of-10 with an interception.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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After the Bachmeier-to-Kingston touchdown that put the Cougars up for good, safety Faletau Satuala stepped in front of Iowa State tight end Gabe Burkle to intercept Becht.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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One group, the Wichita Animal Action League (WAAL), stepped in to take the feline family.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Tony & Ziva wrapped its rollercoaster of an espionage tale Thursday with an intense finale, which picked up with the titular pair once again going in search of their daughter Tali after she’s kidnapped by Jonah Markham’s (Julian Ovendon) lackeys.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Though the pilot wasn't picked up, Spinal Tap endured, acting as the primary subject of the first film's sendup of breathlessly adulatory rock biopics like Martin Scorsese's The Last Waltz.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Ran in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ran%20in. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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