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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2
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
Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
As a result, the Royals scored 84 fewer runs in 2025.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2025
Brown had a violent criminal past, including felony convictions and 14 prior run-ins with the law, and had previously been committed for mental health issues.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The production is slated for a Broadway run in Spring 2026 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
As a result, the Royals scored 84 fewer runs in 2025.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, at that film’s Berlin Film Festival premiere, its star Nourou (Jean-Christophe Folly) is in freefall after a racially troubling run-in with a Polish hotel security heavy.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2025
Brown had a violent criminal past, including felony convictions and 14 prior run-ins with the law, and had previously been committed for mental health issues.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Chavarria finds that visiting offices and not being afraid to share her own story is one of the best ways to learn what her employees need.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Imanaga looked flustered when Counsell visited the mound without the pitcher’s interpreter, buying time until reliever Daniel Palencia was ready to take over in the third inning.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Los Angeles — Nine months after a raging inferno decimated the Los Angeles area, claiming the lives of a dozen people and burning down thousands of homes and businesses, officials have arrested a suspect in Florida on suspicion of arson.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Boosie was arrested in May 2023 while visiting San Diego, where he was slated to shoot a music video and make a club appearance.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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The year after their fateful encounter, Held also began writing a weekly romance-recommendation newsletter that now has more than 9,000 subscribers.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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Whalen described one recent encounter where a homeless person blew fentanyl smoke in his face.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to Rolling Stone, Watkins was first arrested in September 2012 after police officers seized a large number of mobile phones and storage devices after conducting a drug search warrant at his home in Pontypridd, a town in Wales.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Polymarket for its part has drawn in younger users with a better platform and by seizing upon the pandemic-era gambling trend especially prevalent in Gen Z men—not to mention with a little help from a newly friendly regulatory environment.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ball popped up in the air and Bolton was there to grab it, except he was hit by teammate Drue Tranquill.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sasaki was the necessary answer on Monday night, coming in to secure the final out and avoid disaster as Freddie Freeman sprawled out to grab Tommy Edman’s final throw to first base.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner, who came over from Georgia, saw what Stetson Bennett’s mobility did for Georgia’s offense.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Sponge Tile And Stone Floors Out of your preferred floor cleaning solution and company is coming over this afternoon?—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An army of around 200 volunteers from the church and several charities were making food, picking up trash, guiding guests and MC'ing dance showcases, said Mary Cantrell, who has been a key organizer since 1993.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Steve Sarkisian’s crew has wins over only San Jose State, UTEP and Sam Houston State, and thus a shocking number of questions as October gets rolling and SEC play picks up.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Devin Lloyd easily stepped in front of a Mahomes pass and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown in what was a tie game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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If Patullo can’t figure it out soon, coach Nick Sirianni might have to consider stepping in and taking over play-calling duties.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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