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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
Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Benjamin did say the operator runs a similar business elsewhere in Connecticut that successfully combines wellness with entertainment.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
This idea—that values are revealed through felt preference, not intellectual agreement—runs throughout his work.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Police are investigating the cause of the incident on a provincial road that runs between farmers' fields near the small town of Vogelwaarde, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) south of Amsterdam.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Hawkins runs the information systems branch for the logistics provider.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Showcase runs 13 cinemas including seven in Massachusetts, four in New York, one in Ohio and one in Rhode Island.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 11 June 2026
Early voting in the runoff runs from June 8 to 12.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 June 2026
After losing everything in Montana, the couple tries to rebuild with Carter (Finn Little) but quickly runs into a new threat — a powerful rival ranch led by Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her sons, who are determined to protect their empire at any cost, according to the series’ synopsis.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Riley Greene homered and drove in two runs as the Tigers won for the sixth time in seven games.
—Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Lord was the second of four relievers used by manager Blake Butera after starter Andrew Alvarez allowed two runs and five hits with five walks in four innings.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Matt Olson homered twice in the first three innings for Atlanta, accounting for three runs.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
In the first inning, the Angels scored two runs without a hit.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The lineup absorbed only tweaks, not overhauls, in the offseason after finishing 26th in runs.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
LaNiah Broom went 3-for-4, scored three runs and knocked in one.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Verb
And after several brain health retreats, Six Senses now runs a one-day Mind Your Brain program at several of its properties, from Fiji to the Seychelles, claiming to combat everything from brain fog to mental fatigue with activities like brain games, yoga, sound baths, and meditation.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Benjamin did say the operator runs a similar business elsewhere in Connecticut that successfully combines wellness with entertainment.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
This idea—that values are revealed through felt preference, not intellectual agreement—runs throughout his work.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Police are investigating the cause of the incident on a provincial road that runs between farmers' fields near the small town of Vogelwaarde, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) south of Amsterdam.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Hawkins runs the information systems branch for the logistics provider.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Showcase runs 13 cinemas including seven in Massachusetts, four in New York, one in Ohio and one in Rhode Island.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 11 June 2026
Early voting in the runoff runs from June 8 to 12.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 June 2026
After losing everything in Montana, the couple tries to rebuild with Carter (Finn Little) but quickly runs into a new threat — a powerful rival ranch led by Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her sons, who are determined to protect their empire at any cost, according to the series’ synopsis.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Noun
Peter Lambert gave up two runs and five hits with six strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings for Houston.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Riley Greene homered and drove in two runs as the Tigers won for the sixth time in seven games.
—Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Lord was the second of four relievers used by manager Blake Butera after starter Andrew Alvarez allowed two runs and five hits with five walks in four innings.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Matt Olson homered twice in the first three innings for Atlanta, accounting for three runs.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
In the first inning, the Angels scored two runs without a hit.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The lineup absorbed only tweaks, not overhauls, in the offseason after finishing 26th in runs.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
LaNiah Broom went 3-for-4, scored three runs and knocked in one.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs
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Razeen Road finally jogs east, and an automatic gate opens to allow drivers onto an unpaved road leading deeper into the desert.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Castle begins the possession on All-NBA center Karl-Anthony Towns, who jogs up top to set a screen for a fellow star, Jalen Brunson.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The first segment examines a woman who flees her home, escaping to a remote island in Ireland after her husband’s criminal trial.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Rue then flees the home as Wayne chases her with a shotgun.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Raman now leads Pratt by 3,113 votes.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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During Black History Month (February) and Women’s History Month (March), the foundation also leads specific tours with a narrow focus on the historic contributions of each group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The protein in fruit varies from fruit to fruit, notes Alyssa Smolen, MS, RDN, CDN.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Below that, the main deck is equipped with a spacious salon that flows onto the aft deck, the swim platform, and a garage with space for a 16-foot tender and a Jet Ski.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Dark flows rising Even without a peace deal, there have been growing signs that significant volumes of oil are flowing through the strait in tankers with their signals switched off — including with assistance from the US military.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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The fate of roughly $2 billion annually that was intended to help reduce wildfire risk, promote clean water and build affordable housing, along with other efforts across California, is uncertain as the Legislature races to pass a state budget by Monday.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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In another clip, as the couple pulls into the driveway of the property, floodwater rapidly races down the concrete.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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This group tends to be more pro-European than the population as a whole.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
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At a time when corporate values are often reduced to wall art and mission statements, Paul Ingram has spent years studying what actually drives human behavior inside organizations.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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As Legendary’s Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer, Rich drives the global vision of marketing, branding, communications, while focusing on expanding the studio’s business through new technologies in marketing and data analytics.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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“Runs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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