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
Linas, a runner, started the Creek Team OC Instagram account after noticing changes on his runs along San Juan and Trabuco creeks, where lush green reeds suddenly turned brown and lifeless.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
All of that work will impact access to the LYNX Blue Line light rail and the 11-mile pedestrian and bicycle path that runs along it, including temporary shutdowns.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway that runs along the southern coast of Iran and the northern coast of Oman.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Iran controls the northern side of the strait, which runs along its border, and Oman and the United Arab Emirates control the southern side.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Trump won the congressional district that includes La Crosse and Eau Claire and runs along the western edge of the state by seven points.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump won the congressional district that includes La Crosse and Eau Claire and runs along the western edge of the state by seven points.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
The nearly 8-acre site, which runs along the Fox River and nearby bike trails, was considered a prime development location.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The final 35-mile stretch of track from Cocoa to Orlando runs along State Road 528 and is separated from roads, cars and people.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
All of that work will impact access to the LYNX Blue Line light rail and the 11-mile pedestrian and bicycle path that runs along it, including temporary shutdowns.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway that runs along the southern coast of Iran and the northern coast of Oman.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Iran controls the northern side of the strait, which runs along its border, and Oman and the United Arab Emirates control the southern side.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Trump won the congressional district that includes La Crosse and Eau Claire and runs along the western edge of the state by seven points.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump won the congressional district that includes La Crosse and Eau Claire and runs along the western edge of the state by seven points.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
The nearly 8-acre site, which runs along the Fox River and nearby bike trails, was considered a prime development location.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The final 35-mile stretch of track from Cocoa to Orlando runs along State Road 528 and is separated from roads, cars and people.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs along
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As the train moves through the Hudson Valley and up toward the Canadian border, riverfront towns give way to wide expanses of water and distant mountain peaks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The bodywork also moves now — the wings literally adjust as the car moves around the track, which sounds made up but isn’t.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Fresh air enters and exits the space without circulating from the regular ward, protecting the children not only from missile threats but also from potential infections from other patients.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Many run multiple strategies and manage huge pools of capital, which gives them a cushion when dealmaking or exits slow down.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Frias departs at a fragile moment for Rady Children’s.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Chiefs could use another body at that spot if Bryan Cook departs in free agency, which is the most likely outcome.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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No frills, no fancy claims to fame; the Jet Set features the brand’s signature logo-print canvas, a clean and classic silhouette, and luxe gold hardware that goes with everything.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Confidence goes hand-in-hand with commitment right now.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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For now, iSales is a 50-person team mostly based in Shanghai’s Pudong district, where Pan said the startup gets free office space courtesy of the local government, along with subsidies to use Chinese AI models.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The operation will curtail oil shipments from Iran to China, which gets 90 percent of its oil from Tehran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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At this point, the show really goes off the rails.—
Patrick R. Crowley,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Instead, her latest book goes off the rails.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Christine Adams Courtesy of Apple TV Lang gets off the train and, once at a safe distance, detonates the explosive.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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As their mission approaches, they will be flown to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but when their mission actually gets off the ground is completely dependent on how Artemis 2 and SLS fare in their upcoming test campaign.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Runs along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20along. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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