runs down

present tense third-person singular of run down

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of runs down Rosie runs down the road to greet her owner. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 Forbes senior contributor Dave Altavilla runs down the tech specs of the new platform and its developer tools. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 There's a channel that runs down the bottom of the down tube that the cables sit in, held in place by a plastic cover that's screwed onto the frame. John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2025 Its scales look almost iridescent, and a neon yellow stripe runs down its side. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs down
Verb
  • Keep scrolling for kitchen finds as low as $5.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Perhaps overcome by the beauty of a very blue natural pool nestled in the woods, Cherry finds it in herself to be honest with Daniel.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Judge dismisses case against 'fake electors' in Michigan Congress to hear more about UFOs.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Ashton also dismisses the concerns that a three-year degree lacks the many electives and opportunities for self-discovery.
    Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Nostalgia, as Sheeran learns, sometimes reopens wounds and invites emotional gut punches previously buried for self-protection.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Everybody learns, takes notes and remembers information differently.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This holistic process minimizes delays, prevents budget overruns, and produces outcomes that meet aesthetic, regulatory, and performance goals.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Our first responsibility is to honor our commitments and wind down in a way that minimizes harm from the rescission.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Share Problems In Advance Proactively communicate a problem before the customer discovers it.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • At the same time, Oliver is at the Caccimelio’s dry cleaning business after hours and discovers Nicky’s dead body hung up with all the clothing.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As the shoreline’s clarity diminishes, Berry stressed the importance of this research for conservation efforts, especially doing it collaboratively.
    Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Conrad eventually locates Jeremiah and manages to hand him the letter.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Jarcho locates an undecidability in masochistic desire.
    Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The two guards closed the fourth quarter in a close win over the Sky and star Angel Reese with each making dazzling plays down the stretch.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
  • He’s made plays down the field all summer and the Jets don’t have many viable deep threats.
    Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025

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