as in exits
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
It’s built under the canopy of a large oak tree, chickens roam the property, and a creek runs along the grounds.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2025
Planet Labs Cars and carts loaded with people’s belongings filled Al-Rashid Road, which runs along the coast of Gaza, at dawn on Thursday.
—Caroline Radnofsky, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The Pere Marquette, which connects Chicago to Grand Rapids, Michigan, runs along Michigan's west coast.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Although Fort Ross-Seaview has a mélange of soil types thanks to the San Andreas fault line that runs along the coast, Wayfarer sits on nothing but Goldridge soil throughout the entire vineyard.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Much of the new housing would also be built along the new trolley line, which runs along Clairemont’s western edge near Morena Boulevard on its way from Old Town to UC San Diego.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
The bridge portion of the trail runs over I-5 to connect to the Sacramento River Bike trail that runs along the eastern side of the river.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
One of the main options being considered is annexation of the Jordan Valley – a strip of land on the eastern edge of the West Bank that runs along the Jordan River.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Between San Diego and San Juan Capistrano and then again from Ventura, the train runs along the coast.
—Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2025
Planet Labs Cars and carts loaded with people’s belongings filled Al-Rashid Road, which runs along the coast of Gaza, at dawn on Thursday.
—Caroline Radnofsky, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The Pere Marquette, which connects Chicago to Grand Rapids, Michigan, runs along Michigan's west coast.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Although Fort Ross-Seaview has a mélange of soil types thanks to the San Andreas fault line that runs along the coast, Wayfarer sits on nothing but Goldridge soil throughout the entire vineyard.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Much of the new housing would also be built along the new trolley line, which runs along Clairemont’s western edge near Morena Boulevard on its way from Old Town to UC San Diego.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
The bridge portion of the trail runs over I-5 to connect to the Sacramento River Bike trail that runs along the eastern side of the river.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
One of the main options being considered is annexation of the Jordan Valley – a strip of land on the eastern edge of the West Bank that runs along the Jordan River.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Between San Diego and San Juan Capistrano and then again from Ventura, the train runs along the coast.
—Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs along
Verb
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Summer exits the frame and can be heard running across the apartment.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Audits and exits Brinkley’s time as interim chief will coincide with the beginning of a department audit and inspection ordered by the city and conducted by an unaffiliated third party organization.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression is likely to form by mid to late week as the system moves west-northwestward.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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If the project moves forward, construction could begin in the early 2030s and complete later in the decade, Conway said.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But as soon as the plane departs, the barriers must remain sealed.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Many companies falter after a great early leader departs.—
Zeynep Ton,
Harvard Business Review,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The camera goes hurtling after the characters, none of whom move the same way.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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To ensure compliance with these rules, the DMV collects a $3 fee from all drivers who enroll in these courses — money which goes toward routine monitoring of traffic schools.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There are many factors that determine if someone gets listeriosis—a listeria infection.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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And once even a little gets inside, the damage can be extensive, as Antinelli, co-founder of Brizaga, a Fort Lauderdale firm specializing in flooding solutions and climate resilience, knows all too well.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When an alarm goes off, is snoozed, or is stopped.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Frimpong, who is expected to deputise wide on the right when Salah goes off to the Africa Cup of Nations in December, is 24.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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SpaceX's launch pad at the Santa Barbara County spaceport is where another Starlink internet satellite deployment mission gets off the ground.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Larsa, however, gets off topic and asks who put Adriana’s age on the cake.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the deputies’ vehicles pull up, Mull pulls out the handgun with his right hand.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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What was supposed to be a close-up shot that pulls out wide ended up focusing more directly on the star's face.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Runs along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20along. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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