1
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
Max Bultman, New York Times, 29 June 2025
On Friday night, the Mets gave up seven total runs in the second and sixth innings, leading to a 9-1 loss in Pittsburgh.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 July 2025
Community members of the Adora Trails neighborhood, near Riggs and Higley roads, packed the Gilbert Town Hall Tuesday and spoke for nearly two hours about their run-ins with cows.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
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Verb
And for Solomon, who did get some run in the USHL as well, Draper emphasized his shot.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 29 June 2025
On Friday night, the Mets gave up seven total runs in the second and sixth innings, leading to a 9-1 loss in Pittsburgh.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
Noun
Then there is the sporting element itself, which at times necessitates being someone for everyone — fast and flat run-ins for the sprinters, peloton-splitting climbs for the GC men — but above all, variety for the viewer.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 July 2025
Community members of the Adora Trails neighborhood, near Riggs and Higley roads, packed the Gilbert Town Hall Tuesday and spoke for nearly two hours about their run-ins with cows.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has since visited Camp Mystic, declaring a state of emergency and pledging continued support for search and rescue operations.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The intricate dynamics Karolína must navigate in order to be selected for the 10-person tour, already scheduled to visit New York City, would be enough for most films.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The men were arrested after a shooting in June on eastbound I-70 that killed 20-year-old Eduardo Alexander Alvarado Urrea of Silver Spring, state police said in a Monday news release.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
1 July 2025
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The 27 men arrested came from across Lake County and Kenosha County in Wisconsin.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Plant, then 18, had a brief but powerful encounter with the princess that sparked her lifelong mission to honor Diana’s legacy.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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But policing experts say the aggressive approach is provoking unnecessarily dangerous encounters.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Verb
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In 2024, the DEA seized more than 60 million counterfeit pills and nearly 8,000 pounds of fentanyl powder nationwide — enough to deliver more than 380 million lethal doses.—
Mark Michalek,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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Holding its 24th edition from July 4 – 12, the Swiss showcase for fantastical film, Asian cinema and digital creation has evolved in tow, growing from upstart to institution as outré fare and auteurs seized ever-greater opportunities.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
27 June 2025
Verb
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One four-person crew in a 24-foot open-bow MasterCraft grabbed their life jackets, wisely abandoned the boat and swam to shore.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Watching robots like Barb and Peter grab your order in just seconds is pretty impressive, but what's even more remarkable is that this technology is already making shopping quicker, safer, and a whole lot easier.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Following a warmup act, a breakdancer, an announcement came over the speakers, informing audience members that dancing wasn’t allowed.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Experts warn that the latest fiery events set the stage for what is to come over the next few months as the state moves from an unusually dry winter and spring into what are expected to be a hot summer and fall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The lineup has helped pick up the slack, with Juan Soto turning himself into a genuine All-Star snub since the start of June and Brandon Nimmo, who hit two grand slams last week, now on pace for more than 30 homers.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Best Men’s Shoe Deals Brands like New Balance, Adidas, and Teva have all been marked down in celebration of Amazon’s seasonal sale, making now your chance to pick up a fresh pair of hiking boots, sneakers, or sandals for summer.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Despite lacking X-rays, antibiotics, adequate anesthesia or other tools of modern surgery, Williams stepped in.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Ives had proposed that Tesla’s board step in to restrict Musk’s political activity, which Ives believes is distracting Musk from his main mission at Tesla and thus hurting the stock.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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