runs along

present tense third-person singular of run along

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of runs along Tracking Traci Park City Councilmember Traci Park represents a Westside district that runs along the coast. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 The Camí de Cavalls, the iconic 115-mile trail that runs along the entire coastline of Menorca, also passes nearby with its most challenging stretch right in front of the hotel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs along
Verb
  • Areas farther east could see greater impacts if the center moves toward the Sabine Pass area, as some forecast guidance currently suggests.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In training camp, Steward worked at nickel and at safety, but the personnel moves around the secondary have factored him out.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Good Good Golf apologizes for the ‘worst ad known to man’ and exits being a PGA Tour event sponsor.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The new data from Zeki suggests the public exits are part of a broader reversal.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The trail departs from Scorpion Harbor on Santa Cruz Island and climbs about 800 feet in total, providing panoramic vistas of the Pacific along the way.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Still, United might supplement that area of the team if Zirkzee departs.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Driving Experience The windscreen is brief to say the least, but airflow goes right over your head.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The movie goes big on the ‘80s tropes for laughs, including over-the-top costumes and era-specific references, but the love story at its heart is timeless.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Some recalls, Eskin said, are made after companies’ routine testing catches a pathogen before anyone gets sick, while others involve outbreaks that are already underway and vary widely in size and severity.
    Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • All cabins come with a firepit equipped with a grill grate and a picnic table, while upgrading to an outdoor suite gets you a tarp for shade lined with string lights and an extremely comfortable hammock.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Drain the corn into a large colander set in the sink when the timer goes off.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • During their wedding, Ann goes off script and expresses her reservations — even as John tries to reassure her.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
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
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

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“Runs along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20along. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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