RUNNING (IN) Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

running in

verb

present participle of run in

as in visiting

to make a brief visit I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package

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as in arresting

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 running in In February, the party’s governing body blocked Burnham from running in another by-election. —

Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 Maasdam and Brink are running in. —

David Weigel, semafor.com, 17 June 2026 That's a lot of satellites, but Amazon Leo's scope is dwarfed by that of SpaceX's Starlink, a competitor network that's already up and running in LEO. —

Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 June 2026 His latest original series Keep the Meter Running sees him hop into a cab, ask the cabbie to take him to their favorite place, and, yes, keep the meter running in the process. —

Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026 Haaland, by contrast, is running in a blue state and has a strong shot at her state's governorship. —

James Powel, USA Today, 3 June 2026 McBath had considered running in the crowded Democratic race for governor, but suspended her exploratory bid last year, pointing to her need to focus on her husband's health after complications from a recent cancer surgery. —

Dan Raby, CBS News, 20 May 2026 Miller, who has held the seat since 2018, chose not to seek reelection in favor of running in the crowded 2nd Congressional District race. —

Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 Two former City Council members, a school board trustee and a businessman are running in the May 2 election to replace Mayor Jeff Cheney. —

Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026

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Bald eagles, owls, hawks, falcons and vultures are all among the birds of prey visitors can see when visiting the 3-acre property on Lake Sybelia, which is one of 55 Audubon centers and sanctuaries nationwide.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Orlando’s inclusion tracks with the wave of families heading to the theme parks every summer, while New York attracts tourists visiting year-round, even as many locals swap the city for beach weekends and summer escapes.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026