1
as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of run in
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
The Knicks are coming off their deepest playoff run in a quarter century; the Heat are coming off the most-lopsided playoff-series loss in NBA history.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
His last appearance was a surprise run-in at the ROH Final Battle pay-per-view in December 2024.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for run in
Verb
In his first relief appearance since being removed from the rotation, Frankie Montas allowed one run in two innings.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
The Knicks are coming off their deepest playoff run in a quarter century; the Heat are coming off the most-lopsided playoff-series loss in NBA history.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Other possibilities include a pre-supernova eruption, especially strong stellar winds, or even a run-in with an unknown companion star.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
His last appearance was a surprise run-in at the ROH Final Battle pay-per-view in December 2024.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for run in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
-
Martin, based in London, visited Detroit for the first time in January to attend the 2025 Detroit Auto Show to help gear up for the upcoming event.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
-
After spending each waking hour together in Fiji, the queen of self-affirmations visited Boston and met his mom, which went well, according to the reunion trailer.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
As of early Sunday afternoon, Israeli police say 38 protesters had been arrested across the country for disturbing the peace.—
From Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
-
The owner of an ice cream shop was arrested on charges including child pornography after a hidden camera was discovered in the store bathroom, Illinois officials say.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Advertisement Advertisement The high-profile summit in Anchorage, the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since 2019, was aimed at exploring a path toward a cease-fire in the war in Ukraine, even though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had not been invited.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
-
The second major encounter came in July 2018 in Helsinki, Finland.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
To offer a personal example, early in my career at a Hollywood studio, physical presence in a collaborative office was a valuable part of my learning — and gave me opportunities to seize unspoken opportunities.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Corporate executives in the technology sector, eager to curry favor, seized on the talking point.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
But Sunday, unfortunately for him, slipped away quickly as World No. 1 grabbed his fifth season title.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
-
Four prisoners had to take turns using a bunk bed just to grab a few hours of sleep.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
One evening, a colleague of Berns’s, Monica Kleinman, came over for dinner and looked across the table at Sam.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Aug. 2025
-
Since coming over from the Minnesota Twins, he's appeared four times, allowing just one hit, zero runs, zero walks and striking out three.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The streamer has picked up Count My Lies, which is based on a novel by Sophie Stava and comes from former This Is Us showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
-
Left undecided at the trial were charges that Hurd picked up after the shooting, while he was being held at the Santa Rita Jail.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Ultimately, President Donald Trump must declare a disaster to trigger a federal response and allow agencies like FEMA to step in and allocate resources.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
-
As interviewers now face more pressure to carefully assess the validity of what is represented in the candidates’ resumes, the interview step in the recruiting process has become more critical than ever.—
Tokumasa Yamashita,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share