runs along

verb

present tense third-person singular of run along
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 After the war began, Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco came to depend on a pipeline that runs along the width of the country from the Persian Gulf to a port on the Red Sea. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 Stretching from Seattle to Los Angeles, the Coast Starlight runs along the West Coast of the United States. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The Indianapolis Levee System runs along the White River near Indy's west side, with the Indianapolis North Levee System situated along the left descending bank of the White River. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026 The South Saskatchewan River cuts through the middle of the city, and the multiuse Meewasin Trail runs along both sides—a great place to stretch your legs after a long journey. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 Golfers should make time for Lockwood Folly Country Club, where the finishing hole runs along the Intracoastal Waterway. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026 Stone walls extend beyond the house into the gardens, while a dry stone moat runs along the front with a bridge leading to the entrance. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 In the photo, Chloe runs along a dock with her blonde hair in a ponytail, wearing a denim dress. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026 The plan calls to prioritize mixed use development with housing, recreation and employment opportunities centered in a 470-acre corridor that runs along College Boulevard between Lowell and Nall avenues, which includes parts of Lamar. — Taylor O'Connor 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs along
  1. moves
  2. exits
  3. departs
  4. goes
  5. gets
  6. goes off
  7. gets off
  8. parts
Verb
  • Muso’s model of proactive community healthcare is showing what becomes possible when care moves closer to families.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Beckman stays with the play well and moves quickly without going out of position.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of moves
Verb
  • The Stadium has four main entry gates, where the lines can overlap and even snake back toward the subway exits.
    — Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
  • When an older wine consumer exits the category, one younger consumer doesn’t necessarily replace that demand.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of exits
Verb
  • The first journey departs on October 22, 2026, and fares start at $23,000.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The new Montezooma coaster train departs from a rethemed station that has been reimagined as an architectural cousin of the Mayan stone temple housing the Jaguar coaster next door.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of departs
Verb
  • And using an Enterprise Brain would assist as well with a memory that goes across the company.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The financial transaction is complete, the tax benefit is secured, and the question of where the money actually goes slides quietly to the bottom of the to-do list.
    — Nick Allardice, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of goes
Verb
  • Bernard gets more of the attention; Weru, a native of Kenya, was an international rugby player who is now learning football.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said keeping gas prices low and ensuring Iran never gets a hold of a nuclear weapon are of equal importance to the president.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of gets
Verb
  • During their wedding, Ann goes off script and expresses her reservations — even as John tries to reassure her.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • When Rhaenyra seems less than enthusiastic about helping him, Baela really goes off on her.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of goes off
Verb
  • Surprisingly, though, Oscar’s the one who gets off scot-free, while Zach and Izzy draw three accusations apiece.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Adam gets off on being asphyxiated, while Ingeborg has hypersensitive fingertips to the extent of them effectively being her erogenous zone; gracing her hands against the fabric that’s wrapped her lover during his orgasm seems to set off her own.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of gets off
Verb
  • Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of parts

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