as in to move
to leave a place often for another
I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along
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Recent Examples of run along
The reorg brings Amazon MGM’s structure into line with many other studios whose development and current teams run along genre lines.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The land is surrounded by water, with the Boise River on one side and a stream diverting from the river running along the other.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
The main line of the former Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad runs along the north shore of the Illinois River, and there’s space for a platform in downtown Utica right across the river from Starved Rock.
—F.k. Plous, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The Northern Sea Route, which runs along the northern Russian coast, and the Northwest Passage, hugging the north coast of North America, have both been virtually ice-free during the peak of the summer since the late 2000s.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The land is surrounded by water, with the Boise River on one side and a stream diverting from the river running along the other.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
The main line of the former Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad runs along the north shore of the Illinois River, and there’s space for a platform in downtown Utica right across the river from Starved Rock.
—F.k. Plous, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The Northern Sea Route, which runs along the northern Russian coast, and the Northwest Passage, hugging the north coast of North America, have both been virtually ice-free during the peak of the summer since the late 2000s.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run along
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As a politicized national fight over waste, fraud and abuse led by Republicans have targeted California and its Democratic leadership, Bonta and other state officials have moved swiftly to combat the claims.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the bottle had only ever moved between Burgundy and Bordeaux, a driving distance of roughly 300 miles.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The network previously confirmed that Guthrie would be exiting its Olympics coverage amid the search for her mother.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The intersection is controlled by stop signs, and many vehicles using the area are either getting onto southbound Highway 160 or exiting northbound Highway 160.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Airport officials project more than 20,000 passengers will depart Louisville by plane the day after Derby 152.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The 28-year-old fills a void left by center Myles Turner, who departed Indiana in the offseason for a free-agent contract with Milwaukee.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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That makes Costco one of the few big companies to defy the administration — and get away with it.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Property managers of a Corryville condominium complex never got a permit to repair a balcony that collapsed three years later.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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Several recent special elections have gone well for Democrats, including a win in Virginia in September 2025.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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After a skirmish, Pretti escaped from the officer and went toward the crowd.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Feb. 2026
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Margarita Valladares takes the keys and locks the door of El Guanaco as a customer walks out.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Teachers who encourage students to walk out or assist them in doing so could also face investigation, potentially resulting in revocation of their teaching certificates.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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At the time, analysts had attributed Baumgertner's arrest to retaliation for Uralkali's decision to pull out of a joint venture.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, in Oklahoma City, the private owners of a warehouse that was set to be purchased by ICE pulled out of a deal following outcry at city council meetings and protests downtown.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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That's when two restaurant employees followed the suspects, who had boarded a bus and then got off at the convenience store.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Montreal Canadiens got off to a rough start against one of the best teams in the NHL.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Run along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20along. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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