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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Fans of First Watch in the Treasure Valley can expect more locations, according to Richards, owner and operator of Rise and Smile, the restaurant franchise group that runs First Watch locations in Idaho and Utah.
—Michael Deeds
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Some stop-bar violations may overlap with red-light violations, since a driver who runs a red light often crosses the stop bar first.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
In an interview, Rishi Chandra, who runs Google’s wearables and health work, said the Fitbit Air, after a several-year lull in launches from the division, marks the beginning of a resurgence for Fitbit.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Living Room seats spill out onto an open terrace where brunch runs the gamut from fresh pastries to lobster benedict to caviar service, with wooden bowls handcrafted by a local artist from a white oak that stood nearby.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The Broncos’ rookie minicamp runs Friday through Sunday.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Black Bear runs the tournament company, all six rinks that hosted games and 76 of the 114 participating teams.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
For the Liberty, the emphasis on culture runs deep, led first and foremost by Wu Tsai.
—Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
In 155 plate appearances, Pete Alonso has hit six long balls, tallied 17 RBIs and scored 25 runs (18th in MLB).
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 6 May 2026
In his second career start, Rodríguez allowed three runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings.
—CBS News, 6 May 2026
Yet the Marlins got six hits and three runs, the Dodgers had seven hits and two runs.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
In those two games the Dodgers scored just three runs, went four for 18 with men in scoring position and left 16 runners on base.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The building’s backstory runs almost as deep as its celebrity roster.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Fans of First Watch in the Treasure Valley can expect more locations, according to Richards, owner and operator of Rise and Smile, the restaurant franchise group that runs First Watch locations in Idaho and Utah.
—Michael Deeds
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Some stop-bar violations may overlap with red-light violations, since a driver who runs a red light often crosses the stop bar first.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
In an interview, Rishi Chandra, who runs Google’s wearables and health work, said the Fitbit Air, after a several-year lull in launches from the division, marks the beginning of a resurgence for Fitbit.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Living Room seats spill out onto an open terrace where brunch runs the gamut from fresh pastries to lobster benedict to caviar service, with wooden bowls handcrafted by a local artist from a white oak that stood nearby.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The Broncos’ rookie minicamp runs Friday through Sunday.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Black Bear runs the tournament company, all six rinks that hosted games and 76 of the 114 participating teams.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
For the Liberty, the emphasis on culture runs deep, led first and foremost by Wu Tsai.
—Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
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Senior outfielder Giovanni Longo went 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles and six RBIs for Sandburg (15-7).
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
In 155 plate appearances, Pete Alonso has hit six long balls, tallied 17 RBIs and scored 25 runs (18th in MLB).
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 6 May 2026
In his second career start, Rodríguez allowed three runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings.
—CBS News, 6 May 2026
Yet the Marlins got six hits and three runs, the Dodgers had seven hits and two runs.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
In those two games the Dodgers scored just three runs, went four for 18 with men in scoring position and left 16 runners on base.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs
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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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Joel Edgerton jogs past me into a bathroom.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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So, Nawi flees on her wedding night.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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Searchlight is in development on Lottery, a Permut Presentations drama about a young man with Down syndrome who, after winning the lottery, flees his estranged mother and hits the road with a charming new friend who has ulterior motives of her own.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Like a teacher guiding a child, the work leads the eye step-by-step from the lower right to the upper left.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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From superhero to child killer to intergalactic enforcer, Vader's arc leads him to want to rule the galaxy with his son by his side, though Luke doesn't turn like his father when given the chance.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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The answer to that question varies greatly from individual to individual.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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There is also some suggestion that the natural resin scent may discourage small rodents from nesting nearby, though this effect varies and is not guaranteed.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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But molten rock flows through all of them, and eventually, something cracks, breaks, and explodes.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Each evening, live music flows from the dining room onto Ocean Drive, where a percussionist, guitarist, and vocalist’s sounds invite diners for an impromptu salsa dance session.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Eta Aquarid meteors can be spotted from April 19 to May 28 as Earth passes through the debris trail left in the wake of Halley's Comet as the comet races along its 76-year orbit.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Jake LaRavia races down for a layup.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Mother’s Day tends to be about devotion and closeness.—
Joshua Coleman,
Washington Post,
9 May 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
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So does her husband who drives a van for people with disabilities.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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As with all the company’s apparel and merchandise purchases, a portion of the proceeds supports the Guy Harvey Foundation, which funds scientific research, advances education and drives advocacy to protect marine ecosystems.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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“Runs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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