run along

verb

Definition of run alongnext
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 Marche runs along the country’s calf between Emilia-Romagna and Abruzzo, built on small provincial cities, family-run vineyards and a coastline most travelers skip past entirely (for now, that is). — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Menu items have a transparent background and run along the left and right sides of the screen. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 The Pacific Coast Highway that runs along 655 miles of rugged California coastline and picturesque coastal towns earned the ninth spot. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 There was a point that night, still being replayed on social media even now, where Connors was running along the back wall, throwing up lobs as the noise in the place kept building with each one. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for run along
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run along
  1. move
  2. exit
  3. depart
  4. get
  5. go
  6. walk out
  7. pull out
  8. get off
Verb
  • Russia has used ports such as Astrakhan and Olya to move military cargo between Iran and Russia, according to analysts.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The annual judging is done by examining the photos of the works, given that the medium, blackboards, can’t be moved easily.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of move
Verb
  • That was a goalless draw for the men’s team against Petrolul Ploiesti in August 1995 being followed by a 1-0 loss in Romania to exit the now defunct Cup Winners’ Cup at the qualifying stage.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • But prices at the pump began to climb again after Iran resumed attacks on ships trying to exit the strait and after the US retaliated and put a blockade on Iranian ports.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of exit
Verb
  • The next night, d4vd had an album release party before departing on an international tour in late July.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • But after Bonet departed the series following its first season, the focus shifted to characters played by Guy, Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Cory Tyler, Lou Myers, Bell, Summer, and Charnele Brown.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of depart
Verb
  • When Marshall showed up, Reyes and Chamberlain both fired guns at Marshall as Marshall tried to get away, according to the affidavit.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The idea is that the more of the filter feeders cling to the seawall, the cleaner the canal gets.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of get
Verb
  • The whole scene looks like Carmy went full Dexter on the back of house crew.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Over the past week, the conflict between the United States and Iran has gone from a simmering tit-for-tat to something that much more resembles all-out war.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of go
Verb
  • As soon as the duo walked out the door, all script pages that featured the Kardashian scene were ripped away and thrown in a trash can.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • The employee reportedly walked out from behind the counter and shoved his hand away, as briefly seen in the footage.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of walk out
Verb
  • The 17 passengers and crew who lived told investigators everyone survived the landing, but many passengers struggled to locate life vests and the crew had a difficult time pulling out life rafts.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • While the Republicans leaned on a long-time political loyalty from law enforcement, Democrats pulled out on the stops in an effort to convince attendees to vote for the person, not the party.
    — Rachel Royster July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of pull out
Verb
  • The child screamed for help during the incident, while Pambianchi yelled for Schmidt to get off of the child, Pambianchi said.
    — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
  • That level of involvement is necessary and is how most companies get off the ground.
    — Troy Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of get off

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