1
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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2
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
Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
Communications came to a halt, water was not running in places, metro systems ground to a standstill, and travellers were strained in airport departure lounges.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Mat, per usual, really goes for a ride in this episode — including a near-death experience and a frightening run-in with a wish-granting creature.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Centennial turned the tide of Monday's softball game against Long Reach with 10 runs in the sixth inning.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
Communications came to a halt, water was not running in places, metro systems ground to a standstill, and travellers were strained in airport departure lounges.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
His previous run-ins with the law include a 2006 charge for a DUI and marijuana possession after being involved in a car crash.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Mat, per usual, really goes for a ride in this episode — including a near-death experience and a frightening run-in with a wish-granting creature.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Many face trouble in getting to a hospital, given the burden of travel, the exhaustion of prolonged treatments, and the emotional strain of needing to visit medical facilities constantly, all while not knowing what the future holds.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Stroll through the downtown area while shopping at boutiques, spend an afternoon at the winery, or visit an art gallery or pottery studio.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He was arrested by the Rockwall Police Department for driving without a license and for not having an operator’s license.—
Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Seven other colleagues had been arrested in January 2024 but were later acquitted into house arrest or released under travel bans.—
One Free Press Coalition,
Time,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The encounter – with the Bucks needing a victory to keep their season alive – was played with the ferocity of a do-or-die game, with nothing to separate the two after 48 minutes.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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The National Park Service and DEEP suggest keeping the following things in mind in case of an encounter: Secure food, garbage and any other food items that are likely to attract bears.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fifty years ago this week Communist forces seized the city of Saigon bringing an end to the Vietnam war.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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Officials seized less than 50 pounds of fentanyl along the U.S. northern border in the 2024 fiscal year, according to the AP, citing U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) data.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rams: After winning the 2024 draft, their biggest news this year was Sean McVay & Co. grabbing the Falcons’ 2026 first-round pick.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Marsh male warbler simultaneously serenades its partner while grabbing a quick snack.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Austin invites Craig to come over and party with his circle of pals, and the evening turns into a disaster.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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Canada, the second largest market for U.S. spirits exports, imposed a 25% tariff in on alcohol coming over the border in March, and several provinces have removed product from shelves.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Later, picking up a job packing CDs (from midnight until 5am) at a factory in Bourton-on-the-Water while studying at university.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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When the preaching and singing was done and the funeral ended, the Gentlemen picked up the casket again and carted it onto the back of the white truck often called the Popemobile.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If implemented strategically, universal pre-K will be a pivotal step in obtaining access to childcare for low-income families and uplifting the early childhood educator workforce.—
Dr. Alissa Chen,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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Blue Jays struggle to cash in on base runners Will Wagner stepped in as the Blue Jays’ final hope at Yankee Stadium.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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