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as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
finally ran down the answer after hours of research
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as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it
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Recent Examples of runs down
With these two nations, expect a physical, fiery battle packed with relentless runs down both wings.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
The hotel's Ajax Tavern, directly facing the mountain, has indoor and outdoor seating and is a great spot for a drink or hot bowl of soup (or, why not, a Wagyu cheeseburger with truffle fries) while watching people make their final runs down at the end of the day.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
West then runs down the alley and can be seen leaving the gun in bushes at 6770 Collins Avenue.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
The woman then runs down the road, and the man drives off.
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ABC News,
4 June 2026
After one player from each team was ejected for throwing punches, Helix rallied from three runs down to defeat Covina 14-7 on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Southern California Regional Division 3 playoffs.
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Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
The arched surface invites the heat to spread evenly and mount in intensity, and as the fat runs down, the edges of the meat sizzle and crisp.
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Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Summer means speedy runs down the 1,600-foot-long alpine slide.
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Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
At that point, Griffin runs down the stairway and onto the platform.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
The hotel's Ajax Tavern, directly facing the mountain, has indoor and outdoor seating and is a great spot for a drink or hot bowl of soup (or, why not, a Wagyu cheeseburger with truffle fries) while watching people make their final runs down at the end of the day.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
West then runs down the alley and can be seen leaving the gun in bushes at 6770 Collins Avenue.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
The woman then runs down the road, and the man drives off.
—
ABC News,
4 June 2026
After one player from each team was ejected for throwing punches, Helix rallied from three runs down to defeat Covina 14-7 on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Southern California Regional Division 3 playoffs.
—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
The arched surface invites the heat to spread evenly and mount in intensity, and as the fat runs down, the edges of the meat sizzle and crisp.
—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Summer means speedy runs down the 1,600-foot-long alpine slide.
—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
At that point, Griffin runs down the stairway and onto the platform.
—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs down
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From fashion finds—like Madewell’s set of soft and simple crewneck T-shirts, a fabulous discovery from senior shopping editor Cortne Bonilla’s keen eye—to home steals, such as marketing and production manager Kasey Busiel’s favorite Brooklinen sheets and Talia Abbas’s Moccamaster coffee maker.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
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Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
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The tool also learns from the company it’s embedded in over time.
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And everybody kind of has their own goals — certainly Tyland learns that his goals and Lohar’s are not the same.
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An interior anti-reflective treatment minimizes glare in bright sun, and the glasses offer decent visibility in fading daylight.
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For Straight, Hydrated Strands Wavytalk The steam technology in this straightening tool infuses moisture into your hair, reduces frizz and minimizes heat damage while delivering sleek, pin-straight results.
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Marcus has a massive drawer filled with those precious scoopers, which Ebra discovers much to his deep disappointment.
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The insight one team discovers can reach a team working on a related problem the same day, not six months later when someone happens to mention it in a meeting.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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As shame diminishes, confidence can grow.
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Video shared by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele reportedly showed the moment a Salvadorian rescuer locates a woman, identified as Belkys Barreto, trapped under rubble in Caraballeda, and reassures her that help is near.
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It's sturdily built, quick to set up and automatically locates night sky targets and provides crisp, clear views of them.
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Rhy made some huge plays down the stretch.
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But Edwards led the way with a big 16-point fourth quarter, and the Timberwolves made the key plays down the stretch.
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“Runs down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20down. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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