RUNS ALONG Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

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 The Lungomare runs along most of the 12km long sandbar, a pleasure island but also a UNESCO Heritage Site. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 North Korea and Russia, which are already served by a railway bridge and air service, agreed in 2024 to construct a bridge for automobiles over the Tumen River, which runs along North Korea’s borders with Russia and China. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 Pick up a bike and cruise down Worth Avenue and onto the scenic Palm Beach Lake Trail, which runs along the Western stretch of Palm Beach. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Tracking Traci Park City Councilmember Traci Park represents a Westside district that runs along the coast. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 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 Rio Grande runs along the southern border of Truth or Consequences, offering plenty of ways to cool off in the water. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 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

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Colorado moves way up to one spot ahead of Georgia Tech after blocking the final field goal for the road win over the Yellow Jackets.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Buoyed by her leadership of the multi-billion-dollar expansion project last decade, Espino moves up from deputy administrator to take full command of the canal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of moves

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Or, if your flight departs from an EU country and arrives in the UK (operated by either an EU or a non-EU airline).

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
One of the world’s most exclusive trains departs from Tokyo, carrying just 34 guests on an extraordinary culinary journey through Japan’s quieter landscapes.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026

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Under that framework, 50% of income goes toward needs such as housing and utilities, 30% is reserved for discretionary spending and 20% is dedicated to savings and investments.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
In the younger woman’s presence, Rita finds that the ominous ticking clock in her mind goes silent.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of goes

Verb

When the judges announce Jude as the winner, Bi, Anna, and Joseph don’t look surprised, and each gets a small hopeful comment at the end.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
If Muhammad thrives in the slot and Gordon never gets healthy, maybe the rookie becomes the nickel of the future.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of gets

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Enzo abruptly goes off-script, so to speak, and quits the Devillard estate to try his hand at mussel farming and pouf!

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
But even from the start, before Mona properly goes off the deep end, The Debut starts inuring us to her heightened perspective.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of goes off

Verb

But if Jackson gets off to a slow start under a new coaching staff, including first-time play-caller Declan Doyle, there’s room to fall.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
When the mission gets off the ground, the astronauts will become just the third crew to reach space in 2026 following a launch from the United States.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of gets off

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