ran in

verb

Definition of ran innext
past tense of run in
1
as in visited
to make a brief visit I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package

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2
as in arrested
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ran in
  1. arrested
  2. seized
  3. grabbed
Verb
  • The day after Searchlight set a theatrical release date for Magazine Dreams, Majors was arrested following an altercation with his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
    — Mike Miller, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Yella Beezy was also once arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of marijuana — charges which were later dismissed, according to court documents.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of arrested
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  • Adebayo did not force his offense, in a game where there was little for the Heat to have to counter in the middle, but then seized control with his scoring late.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.
    — Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of seized
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  • The victim told cops the suspect grabbed her from behind, put her in a bear hug, and grinded against her before escaping down the street.
    — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • If the only avenue for someone grabbed off the street to even present evidence contesting the government’s claims is through a complicated federal habeas claim as they’re getting rushed onto a plane, when many won’t even have lawyers, that’s effectively nothing.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
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