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
Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
Communications came to a halt, water was not running in places, metro systems ground to a standstill, and travellers were strained in airport departure lounges.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
According to criminal records, Barrios had prior run-ins with the law in California, but was not removed from the country.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Centennial turned the tide of Monday's softball game against Long Reach with 10 runs in the sixth inning.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
Communications came to a halt, water was not running in places, metro systems ground to a standstill, and travellers were strained in airport departure lounges.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
But the latter's run-in with Vron has left her ego bruised.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
According to criminal records, Barrios had prior run-ins with the law in California, but was not removed from the country.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Expect to pay a new fee to visit the country starting in July.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, on the outside, no one can visit Elsbeth until she’s been inside for at least a week, and Kaya is increasingly anxious to see Elsbeth before she’s sent on an undercover assignment with her new unit.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Seven other colleagues had been arrested in January 2024 but were later acquitted into house arrest or released under travel bans.—
One Free Press Coalition,
Time,
1 May 2025
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Accused of being gang members Millan was moved to Bluebonnet in mid-April from the Stewart detention center in Lumpkin, Georgia, where he had been held since he was arrested by immigration agents in the Atlanta suburbs on March 12, according to a senior Department of Homeland Security official.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The American has been visibly unshackled by her acceptance that tennis results need not define her, taking her to her first Grand Slam title in Australia and to a 23-4 record in 2025 prior to this encounter.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The National Park Service and DEEP suggest keeping the following things in mind in case of an encounter: Secure food, garbage and any other food items that are likely to attract bears.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Attackers could seize on the pattern by identifying nonexistent packages that are repeatedly hallucinated.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Officials seized less than 50 pounds of fentanyl along the U.S. northern border in the 2024 fiscal year, according to the AP, citing U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) data.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rams: After winning the 2024 draft, their biggest news this year was Sean McVay & Co. grabbing the Falcons’ 2026 first-round pick.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Keep scrolling for more comfortable and packable flats to grab this season from Amazon, Nordstrom, Zappos, and more—starting at $25.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Canada, the second largest market for U.S. spirits exports, imposed a 25% tariff in on alcohol coming over the border in March, and several provinces have removed product from shelves.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Austin invites Craig to come over and party with his circle of pals, and the evening turns into a disaster.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When the preaching and singing was done and the funeral ended, the Gentlemen picked up the casket again and carted it onto the back of the white truck often called the Popemobile.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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Later, picking up a job packing CDs (from midnight until 5am) at a factory in Bourton-on-the-Water while studying at university.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If implemented strategically, universal pre-K will be a pivotal step in obtaining access to childcare for low-income families and uplifting the early childhood educator workforce.—
Dr. Alissa Chen,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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Blue Jays struggle to cash in on base runners Will Wagner stepped in as the Blue Jays’ final hope at Yankee Stadium.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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