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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
David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
But making a tournament run in Musselman’s first season was always going to be a tall task.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Separately, the organization saw a handful of players have run-ins with law enforcement, including wide receiver Rashee Rice.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The video ran in its entirety on the Associated Press' pre-show livestream on Sunday, February 2, going viral —for all the wrong reasons — before the Grammy Awards even started.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
But making a tournament run in Musselman’s first season was always going to be a tall task.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
The move prevented a potentially awkward run-in with Taylor Swift, whose 2009 run-in with the rapper at the MTV VMAs altered the trajectory of her career.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Separately, the organization saw a handful of players have run-ins with law enforcement, including wide receiver Rashee Rice.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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For more information, visit the website, RamonaTownHall.org.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Now, users can visit TikTok's official download page and install its Android Package Kit directly onto their devices.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The women gave their statements to Miami Beach police last fall, shortly before the men were arrested, according to the time stamp on the video.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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On Wednesday, the morning after the shooting, he was arrested at his apartment and charged with multiple felonies.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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What to Expect This promises to be an entertaining encounter between two teams playing without pressure.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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With that encounter, Universal Language transitions into its final homage: to Kiarostami’s 1990 masterpiece, Close-Up.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit seized 148 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, according to a statement the sheriff's office posted to Facebook.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The rebels on Friday also claimed to have seized a second airport in the region, in the town of Kavumu outside Bukavu.—
JUSTIN KABUMBA,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Marvel Spider-Man's Car and Doc Ock Building Set Don’t forget to grab a Valentine’s Gift for the little one in your life.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Also using a franchise model, the company operates a network of almost 10,000 stores across China, hoping to grab consumer attention with as many storefronts as possible, according to its prospectus.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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Along with another man who came over, the woman held Calvin's head still until emergency vehicles arrived.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
12 Feb. 2025
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The Japanese were radioing ahead to the mainland when our planes would come over headed there.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2025
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Those interested in the service can stop in at Senior Service to pick up a tax information packet and schedule an appointment during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Tennessee picked up a massive statement win over UConn, but was 4-5 (without a Quad 1 win) since the start of January before beating UConn.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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That’s where Lisa would step in and rephrase sentences to ensure Gaitok’s words were grammatically correct.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Last month, Singapore announced the formation of its Electoral Boundaries Review Committee, a key step in the lead-up to a general election in the city-state.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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