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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
Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
If a supplement sponsor runs a trial that targets clinical endpoints or disease pathways, the FDA may interpret that as drug-like intent, especially once the results are shared publicly.
—Elise Felicione, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit, volunteer group runs a dozen philanthropic community programs for all ages.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
But Dahle argues the problem runs even deeper than poor timing in the stock market.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Investigators are looking into the actions of McCrory’s friend, Sonserae Cicero-Hamlin, who runs a nonprofit known as SHEBA that received more than $1 million from the Blue Hills group.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
During the holiday, which runs from April 1 through April 9 this year, Jews abstain from bread that has risen and rely heavily on the unleavened bread for meals.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Smeaton—who runs the company from its Edinburgh headquarters—is now an expert in global tariff policy and the negative impact of economic volatility and barriers to trade.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Next, with the lights off, Dana runs a black light over Ilana’s body.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Grindlinger allowed no hits and no runs.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Jake Starling had two hits and scored two runs.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Santiago Montero went 4-for-4 with 2 doubles, 3 runs and 3 RBI for Tohopekaliga (3-2) in a 13-2 win against Boone (5-2).
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Evan Glassman has been traveling to Deer Valley in Utah for over a decade, drawn by its meticulously groomed runs, reliable service and convenient four-hour flight from his New York home.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the headlining event is the 40-yard dash runs, meant to capture an athlete's speed.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Jarren Duran went 2 for 3 and Carlos Narvaez, Wilyer Abreu and Andruw Monasterio each drove in runs.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The regular season is over, and Fort Worth-area boys basketball teams are starting their playoff runs.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Metra Electric line — which runs from downtown Chicago through the South Side and the south suburbs — saw the highest number of suspensions on commuter rail.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
If a supplement sponsor runs a trial that targets clinical endpoints or disease pathways, the FDA may interpret that as drug-like intent, especially once the results are shared publicly.
—Elise Felicione, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit, volunteer group runs a dozen philanthropic community programs for all ages.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
But Dahle argues the problem runs even deeper than poor timing in the stock market.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Investigators are looking into the actions of McCrory’s friend, Sonserae Cicero-Hamlin, who runs a nonprofit known as SHEBA that received more than $1 million from the Blue Hills group.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
During the holiday, which runs from April 1 through April 9 this year, Jews abstain from bread that has risen and rely heavily on the unleavened bread for meals.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Smeaton—who runs the company from its Edinburgh headquarters—is now an expert in global tariff policy and the negative impact of economic volatility and barriers to trade.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Next, with the lights off, Dana runs a black light over Ilana’s body.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Those runs require steep climbs to ski.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Grindlinger allowed no hits and no runs.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Jake Starling had two hits and scored two runs.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Santiago Montero went 4-for-4 with 2 doubles, 3 runs and 3 RBI for Tohopekaliga (3-2) in a 13-2 win against Boone (5-2).
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Evan Glassman has been traveling to Deer Valley in Utah for over a decade, drawn by its meticulously groomed runs, reliable service and convenient four-hour flight from his New York home.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the headlining event is the 40-yard dash runs, meant to capture an athlete's speed.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Jarren Duran went 2 for 3 and Carlos Narvaez, Wilyer Abreu and Andruw Monasterio each drove in runs.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The regular season is over, and Fort Worth-area boys basketball teams are starting their playoff runs.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs
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Perhaps that jogs their memory?—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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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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Becca flees her home to escape her evil stepmother but receives support and friendship from several individuals before Evie mysteriously disappears in 1934.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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The president flees these tradeoffs as a matter of course and flip-flops unpredictably when pressures rise.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Peacock Alley leads via a long and airy corridor with hallmarks of Art Deco architecture high above.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the tally with 14 nominations, followed by Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with 13, and Hamnet and Marty Supreme in joint third place with 11.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
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Technique varies from athlete to athlete, with some choosing to boot up the kids at home (or hotel) and others opting to boot up in the base lodge.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Price varies; some versions are rather affordable, while more artisanal selections can get pretty pricey.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Oil heats up and flows quickly in modern cars, but giving your vehicle ample time to warm up before driving could save you serious engine strain.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to the new Tokyo Tuna, where your dinner flows your way.—
Connie Ogle
Updated February 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Mansfield races past Byron Nelson after slow start Mansfield only scored 5 points in the first quarter, but outscored Trophy Club Byron Nelson by 33 the rest of the way as the Tigers drubbed the Bobcats 61-34 in a Class 6A Division II bi-district game on Tuesday at Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bowe, who races in the women’s 500 meters on Sunday, has Olympic bronze medals in the team pursuit and the 1,000 meters and holds the world record in her signature distance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The broader market also tends to climb higher in the long run, resulting in strong average annual returns for the S&P 500.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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But that work tends to be very expensive.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2026
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There’s a two-story vaulted window with a view of the hillside, a keyboard, a sofa, crates for when Fleming drives up with his three rescue dogs (Daysy, Erik, and Luchie, two pit mixes and a miniature poodle), and a vintage Mork & Mindy poster on the wall.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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That silver spot price is what drives the baseline value of silver coins.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Runs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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