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as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
finally ran down the answer after hours of research
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as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it
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Recent Examples of runs down
Izzy Rodriguez made one of her patented overlapping runs down the left-hand side of the field and then played a perfect cross into the middle.
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Brundage combined with sophomore defender Brooklynn Sosa multiple times throughout the match, with Sosa constantly making attacking runs down the right.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Galloway runs down a fly ball to right-center field.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
In banked slalom, athletes get two individual runs down the course with their best time counting toward the final ranking.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Aztecs would go on a couple of runs down the stretch, including a 7-0 run within just seven seconds to narrow the Broncos’ lead to 60-49.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
The best ski resorts for seniors offer varied terrain, from advanced runs down to grandkid-ready bunny slopes, and shorter lift lines don't hurt either.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
With athletes making their first Olympic runs down the track, early consistency and clean starts will be crucial, especially as sliders balance aggression with control on one of the fastest courses in the world.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
In grainy eight millimeter footage, a young bride named Yvonne Olsen smiles on the patio, runs down the concrete stairs to the ocean and draws her husband's name in the sand.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Brundage combined with sophomore defender Brooklynn Sosa multiple times throughout the match, with Sosa constantly making attacking runs down the right.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Galloway runs down a fly ball to right-center field.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
In banked slalom, athletes get two individual runs down the course with their best time counting toward the final ranking.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Aztecs would go on a couple of runs down the stretch, including a 7-0 run within just seven seconds to narrow the Broncos’ lead to 60-49.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
The best ski resorts for seniors offer varied terrain, from advanced runs down to grandkid-ready bunny slopes, and shorter lift lines don't hurt either.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
With athletes making their first Olympic runs down the track, early consistency and clean starts will be crucial, especially as sliders balance aggression with control on one of the fastest courses in the world.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
In grainy eight millimeter footage, a young bride named Yvonne Olsen smiles on the patio, runs down the concrete stairs to the ocean and draws her husband's name in the sand.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs down
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Keep reading for more of our favorite charming finds below—all under $30.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Claude—a wayward young man whom everyone nonetheless finds promising—Louise sees a vessel for her remaining idealism.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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The former Vista City Council candidate dismisses the advantage Democrats now hold.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Descovich dismisses the criticism.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular, fantastical lands, and through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Old dog learns new tricks UConn forward Alex Karaban, who played on the 2023 and ’24 champions, is attempting to become the first non-UCLA player to win three national championships.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The administration minimizes the overall budgetary effect of its spending plans by projecting average growth in gross national product at 3% annually over the next decade.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The action, whether intentional or not, reflects a harmful pattern that minimizes Black voices and their experiences.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the everyday cowboy problems get intertwined with something more menacing — possibly supernatural — when Abbott discovers an ominous black void on his property.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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The clubs, the dad soon discovers, are able to hit golf balls farther than anyone ever has.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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The lack of marbling, fat, and bone diminishes the beefy taste of these cuts.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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The technology locates a dysfunctional region where the electrical wave repeatedly hits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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Santos, who scored a career-high 31 points in the Warriors win over Brooklyn on Wednesday, made several big plays down the stretch.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Valanciunas is slow-footed and plays down the floor in pick-and-roll coverage, leaving the Nuggets more vulnerable to pick-and-pop bigs and other ripple effects of their help rotations around the floor.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Runs down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20down. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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