as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I could run over right now if that's good for you
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as in to practice
to do over and over so as to become skilled
let's run over this dance number one more time
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Recent Examples of run (over)
Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Generally, the lizards would just stand there as if counting cars until they got run over or went away.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The case stems from an October 2023 Hornets scrimmage game where then-12-year-old Angell Joseph said Ball ran over his foot.
—Julia Coin
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Nick Martinez gave up five hits and three runs over 5 1/3 innings.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
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Grant asks Chris about the boxing gloves now for sale in the night store, but Katie forestalls him by running over and grabbing them, nearly flattening Chris.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Generally, the lizards would just stand there as if counting cars until they got run over or went away.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The case stems from an October 2023 Hornets scrimmage game where then-12-year-old Angell Joseph said Ball ran over his foot.
—Julia Coin
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Nick Martinez gave up five hits and three runs over 5 1/3 innings.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run (over)
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In 2009 Swift made a surprise visit to the KU campus to visit her bestie, then a freshman from Tennessee on the university’s swim team.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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The trip will mark the first time the Sussex family has visited Harry's home country since June 2022, when the family of four joined a celebration to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Ahead of its next match in the FIFA Men's World Cup, team Haiti was running drills and practicing at Stockton University on Tuesday.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Even if a few stumbles and missteps are an inevitable part of practicing this kind of communication, developing deep connections is too important not to try.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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After failing to score with the bases loaded in the third, the Angels pulled away with four runs in the sixth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The Cardinals had rallied for three runs in the ninth, and Jose Fermin hit a hard grounder to Tolbert’s left.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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The audio source picker from phones is also coming over to the Pixel Watch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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Castro — whose ruling came over the objection of prosecutors — ordered the teen to remain in his home upon release, and required him to wear a monitoring device.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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But the state has resisted stepping in.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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About a minute later Morocco had a corner kick that nearly went into the near post until Scotland's keeper Angus Gunn stepped in for a save.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The accord called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to hostilities across the region, including in Lebanon.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Baelor Targaryen Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) — often called Baelor Breakspear — is a noble and widely respected Targaryen prince known for his honor, leadership and skill in battle.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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