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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in to arrest
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 run in
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Eventually, running in the same circles brought them together.
—Pj Green
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Members of the Empire’s special Inferno Squad have run-ins with familiar faces like Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Verb
The Pirates scored another pair of runs in the seventh, and the Twins responded with two more in the eighth but wound up leaving a pair of runners in scoring position.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Eventually, running in the same circles brought them together.
—Pj Green
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Noun
In the spring run-in, that Everton match delivered the exuberant scene of Max Dowman, 16, running down the pitch to score the second goal into an empty net, the stadium reacting in real time like a Tour de France crowd hollering home the yellow jersey at the top of Mont Ventoux.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Members of the Empire’s special Inferno Squad have run-ins with familiar faces like Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Spend time walking around, snapping photos, or visiting the small interactive museum, ZOOOM, where a short 3D film flies viewers over the mountain range; admission is included in the ticket price.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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According to organizers, the 2027 run will visit approximately 50 cities across the United States and Canada from February through April, marking a decade since the touring drag production first launched.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Gledhill was arrested and transported to Van Nuys Jail, where he was booked on suspicion of murder.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Jacqueline Denise Robinson, 58, was arrested Thursday following an investigation into financial exploitation involving elderly victims.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The father of two and community activist said the encounters can range from embarrassing and annoying to downright frightening.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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By several metrics, PSG have the advantage over Arsenal heading into Saturday’s encounter in Budapest.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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In April, Ukraine actually took back more land than Russia seized for the first time since 2024.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Metcalf's father has condemned those who have seized on the race of the teenagers after the killing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Stop here for suggestions on the best nearby dog-friendly parks for your pup, to pick up breakfast vouchers, and to grab a list of participating local businesses that offer discounts to Hotel Lucia guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rollins sneakily grabbed the title and put it near his abdomen.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Barron wondered what she was supposed to do when her son’s friends came over.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Mostly to the adults who came over for dinner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Follow Kate and Rani’s lead and head to Amazon to pick up the Sweed Beauty Le Lipstick now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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With sunrise on Friday teams from Blue Origin, the US Space Force, and NASA will be able to begin more thoroughly assessing the damage to Blue Origin’s facilities and begin picking up pieces of the rocket.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Before his arrival, PSG almost seemed cursed in this competition and was unable to get over the line almost to the point of ridicule – then stepped in this visionary Spanish genius.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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When the closure of the strait stopped shipments of jet fuel from gulf producers to Europe, American market ingenuity stepped in to fill the gap.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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