as in departing
to leave a place often for another
I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along
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Recent Examples of running along
The focal point of the apartment is a custom installation running along one wall of the living room, with different sections playing different functions.
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Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
Two distinct bands running along the sides of adult Akarotaxis gouldae — absent on Akarotaxis nudiceps — should have been a giveaway.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The map submitted to the commissioners court shows the Onion Creek trail running along the creek for part of its length, as well as along Buda's Main Street.
—Richard Webner, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026
Bowell is charged in the March 29, 2025 death of Ann Seidl, 54, who was struck while running along County Highway Y in the Town of Dunn and pronounced dead at the scene, according to WEAU, WQOW and WKRC.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Pipes running along exterior walls with little or no insulation.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The land is surrounded by water, with the Boise River on one side and a stream diverting from the river running along the other.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Our great state’s western border, running along New Mexico, was officially set in the Compromise of 1850, which was actually a series of bills passed mainly to address issues related to slavery, according to the National Archives.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Gary Messina said he was rushed by a mountain lion while running along the same northern Colorado trail on a dark morning in November.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
Two distinct bands running along the sides of adult Akarotaxis gouldae — absent on Akarotaxis nudiceps — should have been a giveaway.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The map submitted to the commissioners court shows the Onion Creek trail running along the creek for part of its length, as well as along Buda's Main Street.
—Richard Webner, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026
Bowell is charged in the March 29, 2025 death of Ann Seidl, 54, who was struck while running along County Highway Y in the Town of Dunn and pronounced dead at the scene, according to WEAU, WQOW and WKRC.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Pipes running along exterior walls with little or no insulation.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The land is surrounded by water, with the Boise River on one side and a stream diverting from the river running along the other.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Our great state’s western border, running along New Mexico, was officially set in the Compromise of 1850, which was actually a series of bills passed mainly to address issues related to slavery, according to the National Archives.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Gary Messina said he was rushed by a mountain lion while running along the same northern Colorado trail on a dark morning in November.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running along
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The war with Iran continues to cause aviation chaos in the Middle East and beyond as some of the world’s busiest airports attempt to manage the fallout of airspace closures, with only a limited number of flights now departing the region.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Scream 7 got off to a shaky start, with Gillett and Bettinelli-Olpin departing due to scheduling conflicts and Barrera getting fired due to social media posts about the Israel-Palestine conflict.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Friday, Azueta said students were exiting out the back of the studio, where they are often picked up by parents.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Even with Reiver Sanmartin exiting the tournament due to injury, the Giants have seven players on their 40-man roster competing in the WBC.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kiwis moving abroad is not uncommon, and more Kiwis generally are choosing to leave than before; in the year ending November 2025, almost 122,000 people emigrated, a 4% jump from the previous year and higher than a previous spike in 2012.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, what this study’s findings highlight is that planning for a slow-moving, politically contentious issue like sea-level rise, one that doesn’t have the immediacy of a wildfire or an earthquake, is complex and constantly evolving.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Collin Sexton came of the bench to score 28 points for the Bulls (26-38), who have lost 16 of 19 after going 23-22 to start the season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks were held to less than 100 points for only the seventh time and had their fourth-worst three-point shooting performance of the season, going eight for 34.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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What started as a procedural discussion on a new tenants’ rights ordinance in Lemon Grove led to two council members walking out in protest during a meeting Tuesday.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The strike vote was 98% in favor of walking out, according to the news release.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Snook, a 10-year veteran of the Delaware State Police, was working an overtime shift at the DMV when Rose entered the building and sat in the waiting area for several minutes before pulling out a gun.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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This time, instead of pulling out another clever weapon, Peter walks straight towards his partner, insisting that Hagan has co-opted him for a dirty cause.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
19 Feb. 2026
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They are powered purely by your child pushing off the ground.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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When driving off his back foot, Wicks was pushing off his toe.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But just as his monologue was getting off the ground, Gosling was surprised by audience member sitting up front — a casually dressed and smiling Harry Styles.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jalen Brunson is getting off the ball, OG Anunoby is in a scoring groove, and the Knicks, fresh off of a 39-point beatdown of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, continue to look like title contenders in their toughest stretch of the regular season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Running along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20along. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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