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past tense of run (over)

ran over

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verb (2)

past tense of run over
as in practiced
to do over and over so as to become skilled let's run over this dance number one more time

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Recent Examples of ran (over)
Verb
Their teammates ran over the join them in a group hug, relieved to be back in the game. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 As the team bounced and gyrated, Infantino ran over and tried to move the president out of the frame. Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026 The Dodge ran over a stop sign, reversed into a tree and traveled up a front yard before coming to a stop, the statement said. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 The running back ran over 11,000 total offensive yards in his NFL career, before retiring in 2017. ABC News, 29 June 2026 If Netflix killed physical media, Rockstar Games just ran over its carcass. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 In a touching tribute, Saliba ran over to the sideline after scoring and held up the jersey of Ismaël Koné, the teammate who left the field on a stretcher minutes earlier after suffering what looked to be a serious leg injury. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026 Lasker ran over to find the woman's husband was stuck in the rubble and ended up helping rescue him. CBS News, 12 June 2026 After touching the bag, Nimmo immediately called time and ran over to his former teammate on the mound in one of the classier moves of the season. Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ran (over)
Verb
  • The Athletic visited Xavi in his hometown to learn more about his incredible journey.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The family had recently visited Nashville where Jenn partnered with Old Town Trolley and the experience had been exceptional due to their accessible trolleys which had been smooth for five-year-old Jaden to use.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Those habits are developed inside your organization before they're ever practiced with donors.
    Karen Cochran, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The Muscogee Nation is one of five tribes in Oklahoma that once practiced slavery.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who ran in the Democratic primary for governor and is currently pursuing Graham Platner's former seat in the Senate, also commented on the shooting on Monday.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 July 2026
  • The two sides ran in slates aligned against one another.
    Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Mehmet Eser | Anadolu | Getty Images The Supreme Court's job approval rating among all Americans has hit a record low, as support for the high court by Republicans sharply dropped in 2026, a new Gallup poll has found.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 July 2026
  • Trump’s approval rating has dropped in recent weeks and months amid the unpopular conflict in Iran and broad concerns about its effect on domestic prices.
    Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Yellow jersey Tadej Pogacar finished second on the Champs-Élysées last year after being dropped by Wout van Aert on the final ascent of Montmartre.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Brown and Akinlolu both previously pleaded not guilty to those charges, and at a short hearing Friday, the pair pleaded guilty to a charge of affray, while the more serious charges were dropped by the court, the BBC reports.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Pulisic wound up for a kick on his right foot when a Belgian defender stepped in front of him.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026
  • This is where celebrated guitar manufacturer Fender stepped in.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • While Grady was being interviewed, Caminero came over and spent some time with Maddox, who was wearing a Caminero jersey.
    John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman came over to comfort the mother, Mercedes Martinez, and the couple got up and left the courtroom.
    Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Johnny then becomes bonded to a supernatural demon called the Spirit of Vengeance and is able to transform into a flaming, skeletal biker.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Josh Smead runs an architecture business called Liberty Design Development with his wife and hails from Liberty.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

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“Ran (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ran%20%28over%29. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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