as in exited
to leave a place often for another
I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along
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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.
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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
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
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The Brewers beat the Cubs with a traditional ace, Freddy Peralta, in Game 1, and then deployed six different pitchers to shut down Chicago’s offense once Game 2 opener Aaron Ashby exited.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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About 17% of principals exited their districts last school year, a 3 percentage point increase over the prior year.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Palladinos departed after Season 6 due to contract disputes with WB, and David Rosenthal stepped in as showrunner and head writer.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Gehlfuss, who was with the show since its inception, departed in Season 8.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson had 28 points and 14 rebounds as the Aces moved ahead 2-0 in the first best-of-7 finals in league history.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of this school year, MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius moved some central office staff to classroom teaching positions to fill vacant roles.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The wild card here is Mateychuk, who got his feet wet in 45 games as a 20-year-old last season and even spent some time in the top four.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Both shoes and bags also got some spring-appropriate color updates in fuchsia, amber and mint.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In their second drive against the Broncos, the Eagles went no-huddle on a season-high seven straight plays.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Olson went four innings, scattering five hits and allowed just one run.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The manager slowly walked out to remove Yesavage with his no-hitter intact — the longest ever by a Blue Jays starter in the playoffs.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The comedian and podcast host performed a stand-up set at the Beacon Theater in New York on Saturday, and attendees reported that a large chunk of the audience walked out during an apparently tumultuous set.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Utah Senator Mike Lee was scheduled to attend, but pulled out due to the government shutdown.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The swimmer, who was accompanied by a crew, was pulled out of the water and attended to on their boat before authorities arrived, per KTLA.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Play Now Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address at the UN General Assembly got off to a fraught start as dozens of delegates walked out upon his arrival.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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In May, the Rockies fired manager Bud Black after the team got off to a 7-33 start.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Ran along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ran%20along. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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