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
As Rekani said, there’s no existing pipeline so a high line runs along the street providing water from the Santa Fe Irrigation District to city of San Diego customers in neighborhoods like Santa Fe Downs and other residences along eastbound Via de la Valle.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
And don’t forget to the cast of Baywatch running along Santa Monica Beach.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Between San Diego and San Juan Capistrano and then again from Ventura, the train runs along the coast.
—Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
The Indian River Lagoon, a long braid of brackish mangroves and shifting islands, runs along Florida’s Atlantic coast.
—Lois Parshley, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
And don’t forget to the cast of Baywatch running along Santa Monica Beach.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Between San Diego and San Juan Capistrano and then again from Ventura, the train runs along the coast.
—Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
The Indian River Lagoon, a long braid of brackish mangroves and shifting islands, runs along Florida’s Atlantic coast.
—Lois Parshley, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run along
Verb
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Officers said — and video showed — the rancher moved his hands into his jacket after exiting his truck immediately following the crash.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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The website’s mobile observatory — which moves about in search of clear skies — will this year be in Cyprus, where the partial eclipse phases occur 30 minutes after moonrise, with totality an hour after that.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the two left the stage, Carey and Grande shared another hug and exited together.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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His first and only target came mid-way through the second quarter – taking a hit in the ribs and exiting the game.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The United dressing room was said to be toxic and fractured when Mourinho departed, with Solskjaer would be the man to repair it.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lock your home before departing.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Those in a market that can buy a version with a SIM tray will get a 3,988mAh battery.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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But offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo can manufacture easy touches for Brown to get him in rhythm early.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the most obvious advice is to not drive through deep floods, people want to get to their destinations and often go right into the asphalt swamp.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge has had his own will-they-won't-they situation going with Rebecca Budig's Taylor Hayes.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, fans were shocked to see all five members of *NSYNC, which had disbanded nearly 20 years earlier, walked out together to present best pop video.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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One current rumor is that Reilly may walk out of the jury house altogether, which would add another dramatic complication to the season.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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After a slow first half for the offense, Mahomes pulled out his trademark Mahomes Magic to get the team back on track and come within a possession of taking the lead in the fourth quarter.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The costume designers initially pulled out a prosthetic baby bump.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The British automaker, like Rivian and Lucid, has faced obstacles in its efforts to get off the ground, helped in no part by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Chapman told the deputies to get off his property, Ridgell said.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Run along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20along. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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