1
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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2
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
Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The Bourbon & Beyond festival concluded its four-day run in Louisville with headliners like Noah Kahan and Goo Goo Dolls.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Sep. 2025
Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This could come in the form of flirty banter, a spontaneous run-in, or perhaps someone finally confessing their crush on you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The Tigers allowed the Ragin’ Cajuns’ Zylan Perry to break through the gaps for an 84-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, but that was pretty much the only blemish of the day for MU.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The Bourbon & Beyond festival concluded its four-day run in Louisville with headliners like Noah Kahan and Goo Goo Dolls.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
Bobby Cannavale as Nicky Caccimelio Cannavale joins OMITB as a mobster whom Lester had a run-in prior to his death.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This could come in the form of flirty banter, a spontaneous run-in, or perhaps someone finally confessing their crush on you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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The pair also famously visited The Plough at Cadsden in Buckinghamshire, a pub near Chequers, the country residence of British prime ministers, where Xi quaffed a pint of Greene King IPA (Indian Pale Ale).—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Four Seasons Napa Valley For wine lovers and those who love them, any time is a great time to visit Napa Valley.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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British police have arrested three people on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence services, highlighting the threat posed to NATO allies as Russia pursues hybrid warfare against Western powers.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Scott, McDonald and Neary were arrested, but Rackauckas and a Fullerton police detective persuaded Neary to testify against the other two men, according to the motion.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The violent encounter was captured on train surveillance video.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Since then, the legal safeguards against such encounters have weakened.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leaders must continuously renew and reinvent their strategies to seize opportunities and stay ahead of the curve.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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With each load seized, the cartel would take another bite off its own tail.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Plus, grab knife sets and a nifty electric can opener to streamline your cooking.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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As Jey checked on Jimmy, LA Knight grabbed the steel chair and teased hitting Jey Uso.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And outfielder Harrison Bader, who has played for six different teams in the last three years, has been a surprising sparkplug on offense since coming over in a deadline deal as well.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The reimagined version of Wife Swap comes over two decades after the series' format hit ABC in 2004, initially airing for six seasons until leaving the air in 2010.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Don't wait to pick up a pair—the season's trendiest boots always sell out first.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Slot replaced him with Andy Robertson in the first half after Kerkez picked up a yellow card for diving.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a recent miscommunication in a tag team match, the two were arguing when Baszler stepped in to confront them.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Pressure has been mounting on the ICC to step in.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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