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
Valtellina, a 75-mile-long valley that runs along the Swiss border, will be the site of Alpine skiing, snowboarding, freestyle skiing and the debut sport of ski mountaineering.
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Los Angeles Times, 6 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, 4 Feb. 2026
Looking from the road, the southernmost part of the lot is filled with trees, according to Google maps, and Poplar Creek runs along the northern lot line, according to developer plans.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Every bedroom opens to an indoor-outdoor bathroom, a small but telling detail that reinforces how closely the design considers its surroundings, while the infinity pool runs along the edge of the property with uninterrupted jungle views.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
The Northern Sea Route, which runs along the northern Russian coast, and the Northwest Passage, hugging the north coast of North America, have both been virtually ice-free during the peak of the summer since the late 2000s.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
The 8-foot wall runs along a driveway, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
This slim stretch of land (about 16 miles long) also runs along the Gulf of Mexico, and has the same sparkling green water and white sand—although the shores here are markedly less crowded and lodging tends to be less expensive.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Chicago's New Year's Eve countdown is also free and runs along the Chicago Riverwalk at Wacker Drive from Wells Street to Lake Street.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 6 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, 4 Feb. 2026
Looking from the road, the southernmost part of the lot is filled with trees, according to Google maps, and Poplar Creek runs along the northern lot line, according to developer plans.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Every bedroom opens to an indoor-outdoor bathroom, a small but telling detail that reinforces how closely the design considers its surroundings, while the infinity pool runs along the edge of the property with uninterrupted jungle views.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
The Northern Sea Route, which runs along the northern Russian coast, and the Northwest Passage, hugging the north coast of North America, have both been virtually ice-free during the peak of the summer since the late 2000s.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
The 8-foot wall runs along a driveway, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
This slim stretch of land (about 16 miles long) also runs along the Gulf of Mexico, and has the same sparkling green water and white sand—although the shores here are markedly less crowded and lodging tends to be less expensive.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Chicago's New Year's Eve countdown is also free and runs along the Chicago Riverwalk at Wacker Drive from Wells Street to Lake Street.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs along
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In the romantic drama (which won a special jury award for debut feature), physical therapist Audrey (Moon Choi) moves back home to help her mother recover after a car accident.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Israel says the crossing is scheduled to open Monday as its ceasefire with Hamas moves ahead.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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According to Dardarian, some evidence suggests hot water, especially when consumed on an empty stomach, can help stimulate gastric motility, which refers to how well food moves through and exits your GI tract.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Kings have been committed to defense-first hockey for more than a decade, and coach Jim Hiller has kept the system alive despite four consecutive first-round playoff exits to the Edmonton Oilers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Medical school dean departs Also Friday, the Board of Regents bid farewell after nine years to University of Minnesota Medical School Dean Jakub Tolar, who has been named the new president, chief executive officer and executive dean of the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2026
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But with no title sponsor after Sunday, when Farmers departs after 17 years, and the PGA Tour expected to implement schedule changes beginning next year, questions have been bouncing around this week like a putt on Torrey’s poa annua greens.—
Jay Posner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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George built it in the early 18th century, the story goes, to accommodate his mistress, Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The legacy of the Luka Doncic trade goes way beyond sports.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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With reactive Uranus stationing direct in your 5th House of Creativity, a passion project or date idea gets a jolt, inviting you to try something new on a whim.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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This gets pretty interesting with his RFA status.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Torres recommends driving the car to see if the light goes off as the car thaws.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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For a new resort that has both a busy beach club and a more private guests-only aspect, the service goes off without a hitch.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 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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The quicker Trump gets off Greenland, the quicker Republicans can get back to selling their domestic agenda in a crucial election year.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If the dollar bill pulls out easily, the gasket needs to be replaced.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cover itself lifts up into wedge form with the help of struts, and the tent fabric with integrated poles then pulls out and up, standing in place atop the open tailgate.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Runs along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20along. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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