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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
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Following a timeout by Braintree, however, the Wamps punched right back with a 7-0 run in a 59-second stretch to cut things to 12-11.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
These arthropods are not hunting you; think of it like a run-in with your high-school ex in a grocery store — neither of you wants to be there.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Geneva didn’t go away, however, using an 11-0 run in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 39-38.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Following a timeout by Braintree, however, the Wamps punched right back with a 7-0 run in a 59-second stretch to cut things to 12-11.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
This is not Richardson's first run-in with the law.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
These arthropods are not hunting you; think of it like a run-in with your high-school ex in a grocery store — neither of you wants to be there.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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France says the decision to open its outpost was made when President Emmanuel Macron visited in June.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Months later, police obtained the criminal warrants to arrest the suspect at his residence.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lovely was arrested in connection with the stabbing and is also being treated at Atrium Hospital.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Then, just two weeks after the Enterprise's close encounter with V'Ger, Disney unleashed an interstellar adventure of its own.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Immigration status would become a routine component of safety encounters, increasing the likelihood that enforcement decisions hinge on paperwork interpretation instead of driving performance or vehicle condition.—
Bhupinder Kaur,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Iran seizes 2 ships on smuggling claims DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Leavitt turns the tables on media outrage as FBI seizes Fulton election documents.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, Bad Bunny also stopped at a piraguas cart recreation and briefly grabbed a frozen dessert.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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His piece of genius separated the sides entering the 84th minute but during a chaotic finale, the hosts conspired to grab defeat from the jaws of victory.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Penn State also added more than three dozen transfers, the majority also coming over from Iowa State.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Virtually all the players, and often their caddies, make a point of coming over and shaking hands with the servicemen.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The host nation picked up two medals to round out the podium.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Preorder for the best selection and pick up on Fat Tuesday, or get a head start and pick them up early at select bakeries in the Milwaukee area.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who described the treaty as the most important step in the bilateral partnership in three decades.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Now, authorities are stepping in to slow the flow, introducing new restrictions aimed at curbing day-trip tourism.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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