runs (over) 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of run (over)

runs over

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of run over
as in practices
to do over and over so as to become skilled let's run over this dance number one more time

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Recent Examples of runs (over)
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Looking Beyond Cost Per Token When AI spending runs over budget, the conversation tends to default to model pricing. Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 May won his first start, allowed two runs over six innings, striking out five against three walks. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026 The offense broke out against Kansas City Royals starter Randy Dobnak and the bullpen, and left-hander Matthew Boyd allowed just two runs over seven innings in a 10-2 victory to secure the series victory. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 The government’s total debt on interest alone now runs over $1 trillion annually, more than the United States spends on national defense. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 But most imperative of all was Blade Tidwell, who allowed two runs over a career-high five innings and featured a six-pitch mix — technically five, in his assessment. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Reliever Wyatt Mills also struggled, giving up two runs over two innings. Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Mahle has looked awfully good over his last three starts, flashing a mid-90s fastball and regaining late life on his splitter while holding opponents to four runs over 18 innings. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman (4-10) gave up three runs over six innings. ABC News, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs (over)
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  • They were only made available for Dunkin' Rewards members with boosted status, which is when a customer visits Dunkin' 12 times in a calendar month, according to the company's website.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In this week's installment of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Diaa Hadid visits the Hurulu Eco Park in Sri Lanka, where elephants roam freely.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • These days, that Mora kid practices on a surface — Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium — named for the former Montana State coach.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Henderson practices his shot on a mini-basketball arcade game in his basement.
    Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 July 2026
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  • His runs in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert produced sonic booms that shook the nearby town of Gerlach.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Trailing 9-6, the Reds scored 10 runs in the fifth inning to take a seven-run lead.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Then the pilot comes over the PA system and gives us all the devastating news.
    David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The declaration comes over a month after Sandoval filed a request for a domestic violence restraining order against Victoria on June 25, following her arrest earlier that month.
    Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • With conflicting statements coming out of Washington and Tehran about whether direct talks are even underway, and no clarity on what the next MOU might entail, the oil price roller coaster is in for many more climbs and drops in the weeks ahead.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The overall decline was driven primarily by payroll drops in local government, finance and retail trade, though strong growth was not observed in any sector.
    Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There were a few errant passes by Craig and Schobel, but the biggest problem was drops by the wide receivers.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026
  • However, once heated, its electrical resistance drops by four orders of magnitude, turning it into a shield.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026

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“Runs (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20%28over%29. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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