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run over

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of run

to make a brief visit I could run over right now if that's good for you Synonyms come by, come over, drop by, drop in, pop (in), call (over), run in, step in, stop (by or in), visitRelated Words barge (in); look up, see; bop (into), happen (by); frequent, hang (at), haunt, resort (to)

run over

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of run over

to do over and over so as to become skilled let's run over this dance number one more time Synonyms exercise, rehearse, practiceRelated Words groove, perfect, refine; point (for), prepare (for), train (with); drill, repeat; work (at or on); review, study

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