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as in visits
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in arrests
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of runs in
Outside of a brief overlap in Ring of Honor in 2004, the matchup never happened, despite Punk’s runs in WWE and AEW and Styles’ defining stretches in TNA, NJPW, and eventually a decade-long run in WWE.
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Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Mural Festival runs in early fall, adding fresh walls to the permanent collection.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Brown was an assistant on Steve Kerr’s bench for their final three title runs in 2017, 2018 and 2022.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Those who had VenApp before August 2024 can access it on their smartphones, and the government also created and sponsored a mobile version that runs in browsers.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday, Betts had one hit in four tries – a little-and-late single with the Dodgers trailing by five runs in the eighth inning in a 6-2 Game 4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, who wound up doubling up Betts at second base one batter later.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Springer fought through multiple nagging injuries to drive in seven runs in the series.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Pino is more technically adept than Sarr, a threat with his direct, intelligent runs in behind back lines and his calm finishing.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers failed to pick up any runs in that inning.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Mural Festival runs in early fall, adding fresh walls to the permanent collection.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Brown was an assistant on Steve Kerr’s bench for their final three title runs in 2017, 2018 and 2022.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Those who had VenApp before August 2024 can access it on their smartphones, and the government also created and sponsored a mobile version that runs in browsers.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday, Betts had one hit in four tries – a little-and-late single with the Dodgers trailing by five runs in the eighth inning in a 6-2 Game 4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, who wound up doubling up Betts at second base one batter later.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Springer fought through multiple nagging injuries to drive in seven runs in the series.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Pino is more technically adept than Sarr, a threat with his direct, intelligent runs in behind back lines and his calm finishing.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers failed to pick up any runs in that inning.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs in
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Starlight Theatre’s set for a quiet night when legendary singer and songwriter Paul Simon visits this summer.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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My wife of seven years secretly visits her ex-husband.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Damage Control arrests Trevor.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sheer scale of an estate for sale in San Francisco’s tony Pacific Heights neighborhood — a residence spanning 26,000 square feet, or the equivalent of 10 average homes — arrests the imagination.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Season 2 also seizes on an obvious opportunity.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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The team successfully seizes two tons of gold and apprehends the leader of the criminal network.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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O'Heir and Offerman's reunion comes over a decade after Parks and Recreation's finale aired in February 2015.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The separation comes over five years after the parents pleaded guilty to paying half a million dollars to get both their children into the University of Southern California during the infamous Varsity Blues college admissions scandal.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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For afternoon tea and old-world fine dining with a jazz soundtrack, The Estate House veranda pulls in a warm breeze, and dishes such as lobster and ravioli, and mushroom and truffle velouté with brioche strips wrapped in Italian lardo are served on antique crockery.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The public advocate pulls in about $184,000 and the comptroller earns roughly $210,000.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dip Buyer Analyses for insights on how the stock has recovered from significant drops in the past.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Now, but as the statistics and figures come in here in Minneapolis, there's double-digit drops in crime, coupled with a lot of bad people and bad things being taken off of your streets.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The fun begins when a snook grabs the bait.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even the Puppy Bowl crew occasionally grabs a few.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … FOOTAGE RELEASED – NYPD bodycam shows officer shooting man with knife as Mamdani calls for no charges.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The developer’s rezoning request calls for removing a greenhouse and accessory buildings for the development, called Old Statesville Road Mixed-Use, town documents show.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Runs in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20in. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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