ran along

past tense of run along

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ran along The lid logo is now in the center, which is more traditional than the previous logo that ran along the edge. Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025 As reporters walked by where Broadbelt’s body was found, a large black dog in a front yard barked loudly and ran along the fence. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ran along
Verb
  • Star wide receiver Malik Nabers exited Sunday’s win with what is believed to be a torn ACL, per The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, putting a damper on the day’s excitement.
    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Star cornerback Jalen Ramsey exited the game with what appears to be a significant hamstring injury.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ramy Youssef and Josh Rabinowitz, who were credited as co-creators and executive producers when Netflix picked up the series in May 2024, have since departed over creative differences.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Having left Netflix in August after nearly 14 years at the streamer, Friedlander serves as the successor to Vernon Sanders, who departed as the TV boss earlier in September.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Scheffler and partner Russell Henley moved along to what would end as a 3&2 defeat, while MacIntyre blew kisses at the crowd.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Tropical Storm Imelda moved over the Bahamas on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and tropical-storm-force winds to the region as watches and warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) and National Hurricane Center (NHC) remained in effect for parts of the Bahamas and the east coast of Florida.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The shows have been sold out since tickets went on sale in August, and while 30,000 lucky fans for both nights got their hands on tickets, thousands more were left on the outside looking in.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The bestselling mule also got some colorful updates in polished patent.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The heated confrontation as caught on video, which went viral on social media.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • While hundreds of people who were arrested went free without charge during that turbulent year, prosecutors are now pointing to those past protests in a warning to people who hope to send a message about ICE.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When the monologue started, Kimmel walked out to a standing ovation from his live audience.
    Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Hours later, Mulumba Kazigo walked out of Sing Sing, free.
    John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Diane pulled out a sheet from a stack of papers, and it was all crumpled up with the lyrics to the song.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Others pulled out the cameras to make comical content regarding the looming doomsday.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As the defense got off the field on the Chargers' second drive of the day, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto somehow lined up in the neutral zone in punt coverage, giving the ball back on an offsides penalty.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Team Europe got off to a strong start on Friday’s Day 1 , taking three of the four matches– including a marquee doubles match between Alcaraz/Mensik and Fritz/Michelsen — over Team World.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Ran along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ran%20along. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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