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
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Take shelter or run in a snake but do not forget other threats.
—Carolyn Forché, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 24 Oct. 2025
A week after South Lake Tahoe’s mayor resigned amid an embezzlement scandal, her successor was chosen — a man who is fighting charges related to a run-in at a bar.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Colbert’s canceled Late Show will wrap its run in May 2026.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Take shelter or run in a snake but do not forget other threats.
—Carolyn Forché, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Morgan and Joanne are seen fixing each other’s hair or inspecting their faces in bathroom mirrors in several scenes, usually following socially awkward or tense moments like a disastrous double-date or a run-in with a frenemy.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 24 Oct. 2025
A week after South Lake Tahoe’s mayor resigned amid an embezzlement scandal, her successor was chosen — a man who is fighting charges related to a run-in at a bar.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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For more casual dining, visit the Chiringuitos snack bar, breakfast at Arbolea, or try the Cafetal café.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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How to Watch Suns vs Warriors Phoenix went supernova from the floor on Sunday night in handing the visiting San Antonio Spurs their first loss with a 130-118 decision.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The man was arrested by authorities, said Mexico City mayor, Clara Brugada.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mount Ida Mayor Vann Morgan was arrested Tuesday after, auditors said, he was overpaid by more than $94,000 over a 17-month period.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Video of the encounter shows Lee at the front of the crowd when officers with Illinois State Police patches on their sleeves pushed in an apparent attempt to clear them from a paved area, and some demonstrators tried to hold their ground.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Aledo was 12-0 in 5-5A to claim the district title, the third straight for the Ladycats, who have won 34 consecutive league encounters since a 2023 district-opening loss to Justin Northwest.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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As my daughter’s face paled, and a man in a clown mask stalked the aisles, panic seized my limbs.—
Christa Carmen,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The woman’s mother then reportedly grabbed Crouch to keep him away from her daughter, causing Crouch to allegedly begin attacking the victim, the affidavit said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Again, hopefully, Foxx was able to relax a little, grab some rays and just breathe.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her first ancestor, Captain John Jackson, came over in 1799 and became the first Black purchaser of land on Staten Island.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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For example, today, some friends came over from São Paulo to my house in Rio.—
Carolina Abbott Galvão,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Dodgers star was also on the mound on three days rest as Los Angeles hoped for a Hollywood ending despite a unique rule that could have prevented him from picking up the bat and taking the mound in the same game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Lee has protested at the Broadview ICE facility on several recent Fridays, taking issue with how ICE is picking up allegedly undocumented immigrants in the Chicago area, and how federal agents are deploying tear gas during protests in neighborhoods.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The United States has never joined the ICC, but seeking sanctions against its leaders was a new step in American anti-multilateralism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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This is a crucial step in the AUKUS alliance’s efforts to enhance next-generation defense capabilities as part of Pillar Two of the agreement.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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