runs (over) 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of run (over)

runs over

2 of 2

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of run over
as in practices
to do over and over so as to become skilled let's run over this dance number one more time

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Recent Examples of runs (over)
Verb
The $65-million project runs over five miles from 2nd Street all the way up to Carson Street. — Barbara Kingsley-Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 They were ousted in the NLCS by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who held them to a total of four runs over a four-game sweep. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The right-hander won his fourth straight start and has surrendered two runs over his last 23 innings. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026 The Sorrow and the Pity runs over four hours; Shoah clocks in at over nine. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026 The 23-year-old left-hander had allowed 11 runs over 12 1/3 innings in his first three appearances. — Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 The Cubs bullpen gave up five runs over the final two innings, losing the game. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Ashcraft has allowed two runs over his last two starts (17 IP), fashioning a 14-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 But the lack of length has meant plenty of work for the bullpen, as was the case Monday after starter José Urquidy allowed five runs over three innings in an 11-2 loss to the Rangers. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs (over)
Verb
  • In the same month Netflix released Train Dreams, the film version of Denis Johnson’s revered short novel about a logger whose deceased baby daughter visits him in the form of a wolf.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Her disabled son, who lives in nearby Round Rock, often visits to escape the bustling traffic, chain stores and rapid growth that have quickly defined many of the outskirts of Austin.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Just ask Naperville North senior linebacker John Lyons, who practices with the 6-foot, 275-pound Johnson.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Goggles, who practices Arapaho ceremonial ways but dabbles in Christianity, liked the worship band and activities that kept her grandchildren busy.
    — Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • May 10 Atlanta 7, at Dodgers 2 Justin Wrobleski took one for the team, giving up all seven Braves runs in 8 2/3 innings.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola was pulled after allowing three runs in 1 2/3 innings.
    — Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The discovery comes over a decade after researchers first examined the artifacts.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Cal’s Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has a better supporting cast than Heintschel does, and Virginia Tech’s Ethan Grunkemeyer comes over to Blacksburg with a bunch of Penn State teammates and coaches.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For most players, offensive production drops in October, when batters face the best pitchers from the best teams.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • That would affect jobs and cause drops in sales, property and tourism taxes.
    — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When the value of a newly public company drops by more than a third within months of its trading debut, investors usually scramble for the exits.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Dak Prescott actually had a pretty good night and those drops by his receivers could have changed the game.
    — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Runs (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20%28over%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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