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as in jogs
to go at a pace faster than a walk
we ran all the way to the bus stop, but still missed the bus
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as in flees
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
rather than run from a black bear, it's better to hold your ground and make lots of noise
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as in flows
to move in a stream
water running down the window
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as in races
to proceed or move quickly
run and get the nurse
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as in becomes
to eventually have as a state or quality
the poor woman ran herself ragged trying to care for all those children
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as in melts
to go from a solid to a liquid state
her makeup started to run when she got in the pool
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as in manages
to look after and make decisions about
learning to run the family business
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as in activates
to cause to function
in olden days mills were run by flowing water
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as in costs
to have a price of
that sort of computer runs at least several hundred dollars
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as in travels
to come or be together as friends
he's been running with a bad crowd lately
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as in chases
to go after or on the track of
if that dog continues to run cars, he's going to get seriously hurt
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as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
with weekend guests in the house, it was no time to get the runs
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Recent Examples of runs
Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
As the vehicle's battery depletes, the car's technology automatically switches it into Sport mode where the car runs as a hybrid.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite predictions of doom and gloom and the odd technology issue on the website, there is no doubt that the website still runs well.
—Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival runs from January 23 – February 2, 2025.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
America’s inability to build housing and energy and transportation infrastructure is a perfect example of what happens when regulation runs amok.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Brill, who now runs a monthly flea market in nearby Landers, predicted the vendors and buyers would survive.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
And there was the catastrophic mega-tsunami of 1700, originating from a magnitude 9 earthquake over the Cascadia fault system, which runs offshore from Northern California to Vancouver Island for 700 miles.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Next Step works hand-in-hand with Critics Week, a sidebar dedicated to first and second films which runs alongside the Cannes Film Festival.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Now, Michelle runs a nonprofit offering bereavement and burial services for families as well as partnerships with clinics to offer free ultrasounds and postpartum needs.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
As the vehicle's battery depletes, the car's technology automatically switches it into Sport mode where the car runs as a hybrid.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite predictions of doom and gloom and the odd technology issue on the website, there is no doubt that the website still runs well.
—Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival runs from January 23 – February 2, 2025.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
America’s inability to build housing and energy and transportation infrastructure is a perfect example of what happens when regulation runs amok.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Brill, who now runs a monthly flea market in nearby Landers, predicted the vendors and buyers would survive.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
And there was the catastrophic mega-tsunami of 1700, originating from a magnitude 9 earthquake over the Cascadia fault system, which runs offshore from Northern California to Vancouver Island for 700 miles.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Next Step works hand-in-hand with Critics Week, a sidebar dedicated to first and second films which runs alongside the Cannes Film Festival.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs
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Syrians take to the streets in jubilation as Bashar al Assad reportedly flees.ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The shooter take a few steps toward Thompson, now on the ground, pauses, then flees across the street.Christopher Cann, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Relying on luck typically leads people to ignore the responsibility of preparing for the inevitable.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This leads me to my next point.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, this varies slightly by brand.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Master The Legal Maze The regulatory landscape for digital asset custody is rapidly evolving and varies by jurisdiction.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Here are the three ways people try to balance inconsistency in relationships, and what drives them, according to the study.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This data allows data scientists to analyze the effectiveness of features, pinpoint areas for improvement and understand what truly drives user engagement and satisfaction.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kroger operates Ralphs, Food4Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Quality Food Centers and other grocery stores.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company operates Bershka, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Oysho, Stradivarius and Zara Home in addition to its core brand Zara.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the ties to his past begin to unravel, and his corrupted power grows stronger, Rand becomes increasingly unrecognizable to his closest allies, Moiraine and Egwene.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, when winter rolls around the tank top becomes a layering tool rather than a focal point.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The worsening economy could be undermining the ability of Syria’s military to fight, as the value of soldiers’ salaries melts away while the insurgents are flush with cash.Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The lamp gently melts candle wax to unleash the scent in your home.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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Ruth manages to solve that only for Remy and Mike to start fist fighting among the barrels and against the tanker, and then Gary (Meegwun Fairbrother) shows up just as Ruth gets a critical call about her husband’s medical condition.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The trick is that those outfits will be repurposed for next year’s pantomime season for one of the other pantos Harrison manages.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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