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as in jogs
to go at a pace faster than a walk
we ran all the way to the bus stop, but still missed the bus
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as in flees
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
rather than run from a black bear, it's better to hold your ground and make lots of noise
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as in flows
to move in a stream
water running down the window
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as in races
to proceed or move quickly
run and get the nurse
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as in becomes
to eventually have as a state or quality
the poor woman ran herself ragged trying to care for all those children
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as in melts
to go from a solid to a liquid state
her makeup started to run when she got in the pool
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as in manages
to look after and make decisions about
learning to run the family business
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as in activates
to cause to function
in olden days mills were run by flowing water
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as in costs
to have a price of
that sort of computer runs at least several hundred dollars
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as in travels
to come or be together as friends
he's been running with a bad crowd lately
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as in chases
to go after or on the track of
if that dog continues to run cars, he's going to get seriously hurt
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as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
with weekend guests in the house, it was no time to get the runs
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Recent Examples of runs
Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Reviewers find this style runs big and suggest sizing down for a more snug fit.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Because Ed actually runs an email list-serve of about 80 cryptographers from around the world.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
There are still plenty of issues with a website that runs under those parameters, but more often than not, a Wiki entry can serve as a starting point towards finding other helpful sources.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
Unlike iOS, which runs only on Apple devices, Android runs on phones made by many different manufacturers.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Beyond visual upgrades, the sequel introduces mechanics that change how runs unfold.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Watch On Turner (Robert Redford) is a CIA operative who runs an agency front called the American Literary Historical Society.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 15 Jan. 2026
Sammis runs a pro-style scheme that prioritizes a strong run game and being efficient with the passing attack.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
To be sure, Musk’s confidence about increasing longevity runs contrary to his longtime discomfort with the social consequences of an extended lifespan.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
And Harvey or Nix, the haymaker (the Bills have allowed eight touchdown runs of 30-plus yards, most in a season in NFL history).
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Another thing these Pokémon runs reveal is how the models, trained on human data, display human-like quirks.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
McDaniels' opening play-call was a downhill run for six yards out of 22 personnel (two tight ends, two backs), and the Patriots' next runs from that grouping covered five and then six yards.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Wet dress rehearsal testing will be carved up into runs, with the first occurring 49 hours ahead of the target test T-0 time with teams getting called to their launch support stations running down to T-90 seconds.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Similar to Mike McDaniel’s system in some ways, the Kubiak system relies on zone runs, particularly outside zone.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
For example, the San Francisco defense is especially vulnerable to quarterback runs.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
The third round of official future wagering on the May 2 Derby runs today through Sunday.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Reviewers find this style runs big and suggest sizing down for a more snug fit.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Because Ed actually runs an email list-serve of about 80 cryptographers from around the world.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
There are still plenty of issues with a website that runs under those parameters, but more often than not, a Wiki entry can serve as a starting point towards finding other helpful sources.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
Unlike iOS, which runs only on Apple devices, Android runs on phones made by many different manufacturers.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Beyond visual upgrades, the sequel introduces mechanics that change how runs unfold.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Watch On Turner (Robert Redford) is a CIA operative who runs an agency front called the American Literary Historical Society.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 15 Jan. 2026
Sammis runs a pro-style scheme that prioritizes a strong run game and being efficient with the passing attack.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
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The Tigers had second-half runs of 14-3 and 18-2, taking the lead at 63-62 with three minutes to play.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
To be sure, Musk’s confidence about increasing longevity runs contrary to his longtime discomfort with the social consequences of an extended lifespan.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
And Harvey or Nix, the haymaker (the Bills have allowed eight touchdown runs of 30-plus yards, most in a season in NFL history).
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Another thing these Pokémon runs reveal is how the models, trained on human data, display human-like quirks.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
McDaniels' opening play-call was a downhill run for six yards out of 22 personnel (two tight ends, two backs), and the Patriots' next runs from that grouping covered five and then six yards.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Wet dress rehearsal testing will be carved up into runs, with the first occurring 49 hours ahead of the target test T-0 time with teams getting called to their launch support stations running down to T-90 seconds.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Similar to Mike McDaniel’s system in some ways, the Kubiak system relies on zone runs, particularly outside zone.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
For example, the San Francisco defense is especially vulnerable to quarterback runs.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs
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According to the outlet, Nelson regularly does sit-ups, arm rolls, leg lifts and jogs in place to keep his physical health in order.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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No fan cheers when their team’s punter jogs onto the field facing fourth and long.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … OCEAN ESCAPE – Sanctioned tanker flees US forces, now under Russian naval escort off Irish coast.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Loveland, who played collegiately at Michigan, leads the Bears with 58 receptions for 713 yards and six touchdowns.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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McMillan, as Dowdle recited from memory, leads all rookies in receiving yards with 1,014.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Power consumption varies by weather—12 tons of fuel on calm days, 15 tons during winter storms with headwinds.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Also, the supply of milk options varies widely by region.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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Vera cautions that reactivating Venezuela’s economic growth will be a medium- to-long-term task, but that when the feeling of political change is real, everything flows better, and the feeling of opportunity in the country is real right now.—
Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Then, as Venus and the sun move into Aquarius, communication flows more freely, making flirting fun again and conversations easier.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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In this game, Kirby races to rescue King Dedede, with lots of puzzles, fun bosses and minigames.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Kent Nishimura | Reuters House lawmakers this week could vote to approve a smaller IRS budget for the current fiscal year as Congress races to avoid another government shutdown.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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Its abundant arch support tends to reposition your body alignment, which can improve posture overall.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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As for the least expensive month, September tends to be the cheapest time to visit, along with August.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The exhilaration of constant research and development is part of what drives this culinary team.—
Su-Jit Lin,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Higher demand for MBSs drives bond prices up.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Runs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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