RUN IN Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

run in 1 of 2

verb

Definition of run in

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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run-in

2 of 2

noun

ˈrən-ˌin

as in encounter

a brief clash between enemies or rivals the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night

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Verb

The left-hander has allowed one run in nine innings in the playoffs. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The Brewers took a 5-4 lead on Garrett Mitchell’s solo home run in the sixth inning and added an insurance run in the ninth on Hamilton’s bomb. — Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Noun

This recent arrest is not Belizaire's first run-in with the law. — Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 After that run-in, though, the two-time Oscar winner said another victim wasn’t so lucky. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run in

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Verb

The soldiers, aviation technicians with the Salvandoran army, were victims of a gang ambush on Sunday in the Santo area of Croix-des-Bouquets, east of Port-au-Prince, while on their way back to camp after visiting a local supermarket.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Harry and Meghan, who remain private citizens and not working royals, made their first joint public appearance last week in Nottingham, visiting community organizations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of visit

Verb

Now, in yet another blow to national self-esteem, the ex-head of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, the BND, has been arrested on charges of exploiting state secrets.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
Roseville police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the fatal stabbing of a homeless woman downtown earlier this week, authorities said.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrest

Verb

Joe Cullen, the team's defensive line coach, came over to talk to him, putting his hand on Jones' shoulder, as coaches are wont to do.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The strike came over a year after a ceasefire deal was reached between Israel and the Hamas militant group, a period during which Israel continued to launch deadly strikes on the enclave.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of come over

Verb

The continent’s political leaders must seize the moment to act, and not let this moment of Europtimism slide.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
The latest conflict between the Saudis and the Houthis began last month after the rebels seized key areas along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical waterway for oil shipments.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of seize

Verb

Sporting Wichita Academy said the tragedy had shaken a soccer community built around families and teammates, thanking first responders, medical workers and bystanders who stepped in to help.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Niki Zucca, president of the Central Elementary PTO, noted her school has a high rate of poverty but Jose stepped in to help.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of step in

Verb

Video on social media showed distressed shopkeepers begging young men to stop stealing their inventory—and those young men pushing them aside to grab shoes and food from their shelves.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
One 10-year-old girl, crying and trying to hug her father, was allegedly grabbed by the neck by law enforcement, according to the lawsuit.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of grab

Verb

The hotel can also arrange transportation by boat, helicopter, or private plane—alternatively, come by yacht and anchor down at the edge of the bay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
The Jets are 1-14 in their past 15 visits to Gillette Stadium, with six of those losses coming by at least 14 points.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

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