as in to move
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 run along
The train runs along parts of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and past Glacier National Park.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The exterior is also home to a decal that runs along the lower doors and beneath the rear wing, which features a colorful geometric pattern inspired by Bedouin wool weaving.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
The tracks, also used by FEC freight trains, run along a residential neighborhood.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
But these mustangs are a herd of horses that escaped a person’s property on May 11 and have since been seen running along Interstate 40 and Highway 70, the county said in a news release.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The exterior is also home to a decal that runs along the lower doors and beneath the rear wing, which features a colorful geometric pattern inspired by Bedouin wool weaving.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
The tracks, also used by FEC freight trains, run along a residential neighborhood.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
But these mustangs are a herd of horses that escaped a person’s property on May 11 and have since been seen running along Interstate 40 and Highway 70, the county said in a news release.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run along
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Make sure the belt doesn't move, push your knees out into the belt, and hold.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
29 May 2026
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Nippon Dynawave was cited for moving equipment involved before it could be inspected, but not for the incident itself, the news outlet reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Starter Bryce Elder exited after 3 1/3 innings, charged with six runs, five of them earned, on nine hits, one walk and with just one strikeout.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Blessing appears to want to exit the vehicle but is unable to fully open his door as it is pinned by the table.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The train, which departs every Wednesday, is limited to 22 passengers and everyone is guaranteed a window seat.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Karren Brady, who departed in April after 16 years as vice-chair, had previously assisted with interviewing candidates.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Serna, however, would make one more attempt to get past Hulst.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Just the way his approach is getting better and better every day.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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After more than five innings of the Bulldogs trailing Liberty by one, struggling to get anything going, the Georgia third baseman crushed a two-run home run to left field.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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Paasi told Gutman that the ideal course of action in Laos would be to pump water out of the cave so that everyone trapped inside could walk out.—
Matt Gutman,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Osaka walked out at Court Suzanne-Lenglen wearing a black corset and matching pleated cascading skirt that skimmed over the red clay.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Here's a look at which performers have pulled out and those that are still set to take the stage.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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At the time of the crash, Funes-Barajas’ mother told the news station KTVU that her son was pulling out of a relative’s driveway when the Mustang struck his vehicle.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Kochanowicz got off to a decent start, despite getting hit in the foot by a sharp comebacker.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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That was all the Twins got off Burke, who threw seven innings and struck out eight.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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“Run along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20along. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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