RUNS ALONG Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

runs along

verb

Definition of runs along next

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 historic kapok tree is a stalwart character that’s tucked away by the Lake Trail, a flat pedestrian path that runs along the Intracoastal Waterway. —

Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026 The dedicated section of 76th Avenue runs along the courthouse property from 100th Place to 103rd Street. —

Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 Just north of the Pismo Beach downtown area is Dinosaur Caves Park, a 11-acre park that runs along the top of the coastal bluffs, providing a beautiful place to walk, run, and take photos. —

Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026 The changes start up front, where, instead of a traditional instrument cluster, the dash is crowned by BMW’s Panoramic iDrive, a display that runs along the bottom of the windshield from A-pilar to A-pilar and shows all relevant vehicle info. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026 Organizers said the route runs along Santa Monica Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard, connecting areas west of Centinela Avenue to south of Le Conte Avenue. —

City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026 But at the bottom of a nearby hill, there is also a patch of woods that runs along an old railroad, just large enough, apparently, for a coyote to eke out a living. —

Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026 The bridge, which officials said was destroyed yesterday during an Israeli attack, runs along the Litani River and is a critical connection between southern Lebanon and the rest of the country. —

Will Clark, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026 The state line runs along the river in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri, until the point near downtown KCK and KCMO where the Kansas and Missouri rivers meet. —

Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026

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Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.

— Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026