Synonyms of running into

running into

phrase

present participle of run into

1

as in finding

to come upon unexpectedly or by chance

They ran into a new set of problems as soon as they thought everything was fixed.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finding
• encountering
• lighting (on or upon)
• happening (on or upon)
• hitting (upon)
• coming across
• running against
• bumping into
• tumbling (upon)
• running across
• pitching (upon)
• stumbling (on or onto)
• meeting
• running upon
• chancing (upon)
• facing
• lucking (out, on, onto, or into)
• discovering
• confronting
• turning up
• striking

2

as in encountering

to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face

The woman ran into her boss at the grocery store.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encountering
• meeting
• happening (upon)
• bumping into
• running across
• stumbling (upon)
• running upon
• confronting
• crossing paths (with)
• catching
• chancing (upon)
• greeting
• colliding (with)
• crashing (into)
• lighting (upon)
• hitting (upon)
• tumbling (to)
• facing
• saluting
• crossing
• accosting
• passing
• crisscrossing
• reencountering
• remeeting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoiding
• escaping
• shaking
• evading
• dodging
• eluding
• ducking
• shunning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of running into

Open Doors Foundation, which began operations in 2025 and quickly expanded before running into zoning and code issues at multiple properties this year, has sought to remain open at 3221 Independence Avenue, its original location. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

The 2-3 Rams are turning to kicker Blake Grupe to help revitalize a unit that has struggled this season after running into problems in 2025. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

The next such low-energy orbital transfer opportunity for the Red Planet opens in late 2028, running into early 2029. — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026

But the couple, who’ve established their home base in Ohio, is reportedly running into some issues. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Oct. 2026

The leash requirement is designed to promote public safety and help prevent dogs from running into traffic, approaching strangers without permission or interacting with other animals in unpredictable ways. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

In security video from the store, the suspects can be seen wearing masks, running into the store and jumping over the counter before grabbing vapes. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Or Community Table, where the ingredients are locally sourced and the vibe is spirited—and the chances of running into cool locals are high. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Smith-Shawver cruised through his first two innings Monday before running into trouble in the sixth, giving up a two-run home run to Pete Crow-Armstrong, an NL MVP candidate. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026