as in moves
to leave a place often for another
I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along
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Recent Examples of runs along
Looking from the road, the southernmost part of the lot is filled with trees, according to Google maps, and Poplar Creek runs along the northern lot line, according to developer plans.
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Every bedroom opens to an indoor-outdoor bathroom, a small but telling detail that reinforces how closely the design considers its surroundings, while the infinity pool runs along the edge of the property with uninterrupted jungle views.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
The main line of the former Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad runs along the north shore of the Illinois River, and there’s space for a platform in downtown Utica right across the river from Starved Rock.
—F.k. Plous, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The Northern Sea Route, which runs along the northern Russian coast, and the Northwest Passage, hugging the north coast of North America, have both been virtually ice-free during the peak of the summer since the late 2000s.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
The 8-foot wall runs along a driveway, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
This slim stretch of land (about 16 miles long) also runs along the Gulf of Mexico, and has the same sparkling green water and white sand—although the shores here are markedly less crowded and lodging tends to be less expensive.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Chicago's New Year's Eve countdown is also free and runs along the Chicago Riverwalk at Wacker Drive from Wells Street to Lake Street.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
The parade runs along Pacific Highway and passes by the San Diego County Administration Building and ends at the intersection of North Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Every bedroom opens to an indoor-outdoor bathroom, a small but telling detail that reinforces how closely the design considers its surroundings, while the infinity pool runs along the edge of the property with uninterrupted jungle views.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
The main line of the former Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad runs along the north shore of the Illinois River, and there’s space for a platform in downtown Utica right across the river from Starved Rock.
—F.k. Plous, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The Northern Sea Route, which runs along the northern Russian coast, and the Northwest Passage, hugging the north coast of North America, have both been virtually ice-free during the peak of the summer since the late 2000s.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
The 8-foot wall runs along a driveway, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
This slim stretch of land (about 16 miles long) also runs along the Gulf of Mexico, and has the same sparkling green water and white sand—although the shores here are markedly less crowded and lodging tends to be less expensive.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Chicago's New Year's Eve countdown is also free and runs along the Chicago Riverwalk at Wacker Drive from Wells Street to Lake Street.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
The parade runs along Pacific Highway and passes by the San Diego County Administration Building and ends at the intersection of North Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs along
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One slightly wrong rate in a budget, procurement forecast, or loan estimate easily moves millions of dollars in the wrong direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Honda moves forward, turning to the right.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ensure no youth exits state custody alone.—
Sarah Healy Eagan,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sanagustin, who exits as president of Pine Tree Entertainment for the role, will report to Tana Jamieson, co-head and executive vp creative affairs.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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The question now is will the Chargers’ defense be as sound and productive if defensive coordinator Jesse Minter departs for one of the many head coaching positions around the NFL?—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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House of Fear also departs from its predecessors in that there can be only one winner.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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There goes his liver, Rachel thought.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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But with the June primary ballot deadline rapidly approaching, the delay likely nixes the possibility of the city amending its own tax before a possible statewide measure goes before voters.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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Indiana Pacers Another surprisingly expensive team, the reigning Eastern Conference champions would likely go into the tax if restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin gets an appropriate salary over the summer.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here's where this case gets even messier.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Joe has schizophrenia and sometimes goes off his meds.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Hindsight is 20/20, especially when a year goes off the rails.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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As their mission approaches, they will be flown to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but when their mission actually gets off the ground is completely dependent on how Artemis 2 and SLS fare in their upcoming test campaign.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The quicker Trump gets off Greenland, the quicker Republicans can get back to selling their domestic agenda in a crucial election year.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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If the dollar bill pulls out easily, the gasket needs to be replaced.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cover itself lifts up into wedge form with the help of struts, and the tent fabric with integrated poles then pulls out and up, standing in place atop the open tailgate.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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