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
Levi Weaver, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Max last went on her On Tour (Finally) run in Summer 2023, following the release of her second album Diamonds & Dancefloors.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
Chapman’s arrest at the April meeting was the latest run-in with Mayor Christopher Clark, and the alderwoman has said her vocal criticism of city affairs under Clark has resulted in retailiation by the mayor.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Verb
The Rays just put up 24 runs in three games while sweeping the Mets.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Max last went on her On Tour (Finally) run in Summer 2023, following the release of her second album Diamonds & Dancefloors.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Noun
The former defensive end has a history of run-ins with the law.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
Chapman’s arrest at the April meeting was the latest run-in with Mayor Christopher Clark, and the alderwoman has said her vocal criticism of city affairs under Clark has resulted in retailiation by the mayor.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Camron McDowell — a 6-foot-6, 180-pound senior-to-be combo guard from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma, who averaged 27.3 points per game in 2024-25 — visited Utah on March 30.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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And the fact that Venice hosts the world’s most prestigious contemporary art exhibition, the Art Biennale (next edition is 2026) is reason enough to visit.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, was initially arrested in June 2019, along with Troconis, and charged with tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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She was arrested, jailed - and ultimately acquitted last month.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The Dude’s encounter with a couple of misguided goons was, after all, not based on a true story.—
Eric Duvall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Katya Campbell plays Carol, the first of Diane’s encounters and the one who’s the least susceptible to her charms, with prime micromanagement vibes.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Creators are making money via social media and e-commerce platforms every day, so there’s no reason why freelancers can’t seize the opportunity as well.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The Astros did not seize it, bypassing infielder Brice Matthews in favor of journeymen veterans Cooper Hummel and Luis Guillorme.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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In the few months since its launch, JD.com has grabbed 7.5% of China’s food-delivery market after its daily meal orders reached 20 million on May 13, according to a May 14 research note from Blue Lotus Capital Advisors.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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To help keep your home safe (and know when your Prime Day packages arrive), grab a Ring Battery Doorbell with Indoor Cam for under $150.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
17 June 2025
Verb
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The deployments came over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom and local officials.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
14 June 2025
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Finishing eighth in the race was Langston Thompson, who came over to hug his big brother.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
12 June 2025
Verb
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So far, Tisdale said, the community has helped pick up the slack from the loss of other food sources.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Investors have picked up on this, which is why BTO’s pricing went from around par earlier this year to today’s premium.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Verb
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But hydrogen needs to be produced, stored, and delivered, and every step in that process consumes energy.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Sergey Stavisky, senior author of the paper on this tech that's set to appear in Nature, explained that this is a major step in that direction.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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