RUN IN Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

run in 1 of 2

verb

Definition of run in

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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run-in

2 of 2

noun

ˈrən-ˌin

as in encounter

a brief clash between enemies or rivals the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night

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Recent Examples of run in

Verb

The Phillies responded with seven runs on the home half of the sixth and another run in the seventh to get within one run. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Doval allowed a run in one inning of work during his Pirates debut in a loss to Cincinnati on Sunday. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Noun

The Indianapolis Star reported that court records showed Adongo had run-ins with the law during and after his time with the Colts and was at times found incompetent to stand trial. — Daniella Silva, NBC news, 26 July 2026 Wary of Martinez and Carapaz’s sprint, Pogačar tried to shake them twice in the closing kilometres, knowing the final run-in was flat. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for run in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in

Verb

Our firm’s community association attorneys encourage everyone to visit these sites to learn more about its activities and how to support them.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Louisville's role as bourbon's home base keeps growing When visiting bourbon country, Louisville is typically a go-to jumping off point.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of visit

Verb

Velasquez was arrested July 16 and is charged with capital murder.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026
Zachary Robert Stacer, 22, was arrested on July 30 and charged with two counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, three counts of felonious assault and five counts of resisting and obstructing a police officer.

— Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrest

Noun

Grayson was accompanied by another deputy who had his body camera switched on throughout the encounter.

— Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Among other notable encounters, William can be seen sharing a ride on an iconic London bus with his friend Robert Irwin to attend the Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly.

— Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

Definition of encounter

Verb

The report said the number of requests had more than doubled from 3,656 in 2020 to 8,123 in 2025, with the largest surge coming over the last two years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
The Celtics are still the Celtics, with a healthy Jayson Tatum, a likely better-shooting version of Derrick White and Mitchell Robinson coming over from the Knicks.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of come over

Verb

The pivotal moment occurred when Randy Orton made a shocking return, delivering an RKO to Cody Rhodes, which allowed Punk to seize the opportunity and secure the pinfall.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The 12th-century castle, also known as Al-Shaqif, was seized by Israeli forces in May.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of seize

Verb

Congress is taking its first meaningful step in years toward easing the tax burdens faced by Americans living abroad, with the Senate Finance Committee releasing a draft bill that targets some of the most persistent compliance challenges.

— Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The team nearly netted Houston reliever Bryan Abreu on Friday only for Astros owner Jim Crane to reportedly step in and veto the trade.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of step in

Verb

Vandersloot also had 10 assists and Cardoso grabbed 13 rebounds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
When the Almaden Barnes & Noble closed last year after 26 years there was an emotional reaction from the community about a place to browse for books, magazines, puzzles and even grab a cup of coffee.

— Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of grab

Verb

These cost increases will come by way of millions of dollars in fines for food producers who do not comply with the law, which will then lead to higher grocery bills for consumers.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The musical shifts, in part, come by way of Flores leaning into outer-genre arrangements, teaming up with the likes of pop and rock juggernaut producers like Charlie Handsome (Post Malone/Morgan Wallen), JKash (Dua Lipa) and Gian Stone (Maroon 5).

— Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of come by

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