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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
CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Cisneros tossed a complete game giving up just 2 hits and 1 unearned run in 7 innings while striking out 3 and walking 1 for the Panthers.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
An ill fit between Lozano and SDFC led to the unraveling, which came to a head late in the 2025 season when the team suspended the wing after his run-in with coach Mikey Varas.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The Pirates added another run in the fifth on Oneil Cruz's RBI force-out.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Cisneros tossed a complete game giving up just 2 hits and 1 unearned run in 7 innings while striking out 3 and walking 1 for the Panthers.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
In the time since, Brown has had numerous run-ins with police, jail time and rehab.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
An ill fit between Lozano and SDFC led to the unraveling, which came to a head late in the 2025 season when the team suspended the wing after his run-in with coach Mikey Varas.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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After a brief check from Boone and a trainer, Stanton left the field and headed straight for the visiting clubhouse at Daikin Park.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Late in the first half, the senior midfielder ripped in a free kick from 35 yards to help visiting Providence earn a 1-1 tie against crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central in New Lenox.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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TigerTiger’s profile is soon revealed to have been created by Clark, presumably for the purpose of catfishing Floyd; when detectives find security-camera footage of Clark pedalling away from the scene of the crime in his distinctive recumbent bicycle, he is arrested and charged with the murder.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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He’s beaten by thugs with a crowbar for an unfortunate outburst, exploited by neighbors in the council estate and arrested, all because people don’t understand Tourette syndrome.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the next six years, this will trigger sudden short trips and changes with daily encounters like neighbors relatives and friends.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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While human encounters are rare, officials warned otters can be territorial and unpredictable.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s been enough for Minnesota to seize a 2-1 lead after trailing by 19 points early in Game 2.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The other ship taken by Iran, the Francesca, stopped transmitting in the same area where it was seized.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rivera’s defense team contended that the gun went off inadvertently in a struggle after Rosen reached into the car and grabbed Rivera.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Walsh locked down Maxey out of a Sixers timeout to force a turnover, and the Celtics grabbed four offensive rebounds on one first-quarter possession, with Walsh and Scheierman accounting for three of them.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After firing head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier, Miami brought in Jon-Eric Sullivan to lead the front office and Jeff Hafley as the new head coach, with both coming over from Green Bay.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the message comes over the course of several years, not a couple minutes of gunfire.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The couple was picked up by a driver named Javier in a 2023 Kia K5 sedan.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Tottenham have picked up just two league wins from 24 league matches since the start of November, and are yet to record one this calendar year.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fano, whom Brugler graded as the top offensive tackle, will step in as an immediate starter.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Officials say that general counsel Karen Buffkin will serve in an acting leadership role to ensure continuity of operations while the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education determines next steps in the selection of new leadership.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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