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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in to arrest
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 run in
Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
In the Silver Division final, catcher Gia Otani tagged a runner out at the plate to save a run in the third inning, then belted a solo homer in the fifth to break a tie as Oaks Christian held on to beat Millikan 2-1.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Christina Haack has had a few run-ins with her soon-to-be third ex-husband, Josh Hall.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Xavier Becerra Former California attorney general and Biden health secretary announces governor run in 2026.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
In the Silver Division final, catcher Gia Otani tagged a runner out at the plate to save a run in the third inning, then belted a solo homer in the fifth to break a tie as Oaks Christian held on to beat Millikan 2-1.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
As their population of bears has grown, so has the frequency of their run-ins with people.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Christina Haack has had a few run-ins with her soon-to-be third ex-husband, Josh Hall.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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More than this perhaps, as Sara Halpern, visiting assistant professor of history at St. Olaf college, wrote to me, the attack had a broader purpose.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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After Visa Is Revoked Over Palestine Protests Kid Rock Joins Trump for Executive Order Limiting Ticket Scalping Three years ago, Russell would visit Kilmer at his home for the last time.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, he was arrested alongside three other men in Maryland and detained by federal immigration authorities while an immigration judge examined his case.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Horner, owner of Tarpon Coast Fishing Charters, has since been arrested and charged with burglary with assault or battery following an investigation, according to Punta Gorda Police Department and the Daytona Beach News-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Chapters are devoted to encounters with Tennessee Williams, Van Morrison, John Lee Hooker, Bob Dylan, Alfred Hitchcock and more.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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Most of what is known about them comes from boats moored more than an arrow’s distance from the shore and from rare past encounters with authorities.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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At that point, Hamas had emerged victorious in elections and seized power amid a violent rift with the PA's leading Fatah faction, still led by Arafat's successor, President Mahmoud Abbas.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has been fighting a multi-front war against pro-democracy fighters and ethnic armed groups after seizing power in 2021, with credible and widespread reports of atrocities against the people.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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There was not a vast gulf between the teams on Saturday but Wolves had the edge in terms of quality, none more so than substitute Pablo Sarabia, who stepped off the bench to grab a goal and an assist with an ice-cool finish and a clever pass for Strand Larsen.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Roberts grabbed eight boards vs. Gonzaga in the round of 32, 12 vs. Purdue in the Sweet 16 and 12 more vs. Duke in the Final Four.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That decision came over the objections of Chief Justice John Roberts and the court's three liberal justices.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The grandparents come over and seem to have developed gramnesia.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
2 Apr. 2025
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The latest episode, airing Thursday, April 3, picked up where things left off: Fans last saw Farmer Matt Warren, Farmer Jay Woods and Farmer John Sansone choose to keep all five women competing for their respective hearts.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Last year, the power was not slow to pick up, but the average was creeping along slowly, and Judge was hitting slightly under .200 or slightly above it towards the conclusion of the first month.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration has not announced steps in response.—
Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Your story could help influence someone to take the next step in their pet adoption journey.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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