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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
Four Republicans are also running in Tuesday's primary, but a Republican hasn't won in the district since 2010.
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Mar. 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
Prominent Georgia political figures like former representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Senators Ossoff and Warnock have denounced the attacks, while candidates to replace MTG and others running in midterm elections have backed the president.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Skiing was naturally her first love, but the passion was merged with track and trail running in her teens – Gibson is also a professional trail runner.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Middleton is currently running in the Republican primary for Texas Attorney General.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
With this model, new entrants can get production up and running in an interim facility in as little as three months and move into a more permanent facility within a year.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Al-Maliki’s government increasingly excluded Sunni Arabs from political life, including barring nine parties and over 450 candidates from running in the 2010 parliamentary elections, overseeing the arrests of prominent Sunni politicians by security forces, and suppressing peaceful protests.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Mar. 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
Prominent Georgia political figures like former representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Senators Ossoff and Warnock have denounced the attacks, while candidates to replace MTG and others running in midterm elections have backed the president.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Skiing was naturally her first love, but the passion was merged with track and trail running in her teens – Gibson is also a professional trail runner.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Middleton is currently running in the Republican primary for Texas Attorney General.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
With this model, new entrants can get production up and running in an interim facility in as little as three months and move into a more permanent facility within a year.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Al-Maliki’s government increasingly excluded Sunni Arabs from political life, including barring nine parties and over 450 candidates from running in the 2010 parliamentary elections, overseeing the arrests of prominent Sunni politicians by security forces, and suppressing peaceful protests.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running in
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The ball was bundled into the net at the far post and the visiting supporters went wild.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The tourists were part of a larger group of about 150 people visiting the area, officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Game warden testifies about arresting Horner Texas Game Warden Josh Espinoza was the first witness to testify on Wednesday morning.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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This granted local police the right to assist immigration officials in arresting and detaining unauthorized immigrants.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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The program, which is also open to the 15 members of Caribbean economic bloc CARICOM, comes as governments across the continent activate emergency committees, pulling in policymakers to map out supply risks.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The property has also proven its financial chops, reportedly pulling in up to $46,000 a month in rental income when not occupied by the Summer House camera crews.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her business is seizing the moment as AI radically transforms workflows, including that of lawyers, but her initial passion for the career came much earlier in life.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Targeting property Iran’s judiciary has begun seizing the property of public figures critical of the country’s rulers, under an anti-espionage law approved during last year’s 12-day war with Israel that punishes media and cultural activities deemed to support Iran’s enemies.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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In Hillsborough, kids were coming over the back fence all the time.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bobby McMann, who leads Seattle in goals and points since coming over in a deadline trade with Toronto — seven goals, four assists in eight games — had his goal scoring streak stopped at three games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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He is then seen slowly approaching the victim, checking his surroundings, and removing his shoes before grabbing her from behind.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Reaves, meanwhile, spent much of the first quarter grabbing at his back.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Home values are dropping in some markets One big factor to note before tapping your equity right now is that home values are falling in many areas.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Reports of passenger assaults began dropping in 2025, although not enough data has been released for last year to compute complete, comparable rates among the systems.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The film has screened at more than 85 festivals across some 40 countries since its Sundance breakthrough, picking up the jury prize at the inaugural SXSW London in 2025.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Parents picking up or dropping off kids will have to wait in the lobby.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Running in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20in. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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