1
as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
finally ran down the answer after hours of research
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2
as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs down
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Yet as the story unfolds, Scrooge himself learns the profound value of a pause through his transformative journey with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Our reporter is the first person to visit the camp and learns what the future of the residents looks like now that the regime has fallen.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
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This minimizes friction, so that cheese doesn’t stick to the knife.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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This diversification minimizes reliance on a single provider, ensuring continuity even if one vendor underperforms.—
Ashar Samdani,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Amanda Seyfried discovers an unsettling family secret on the season 11 premiere of PBS' Finding Your Roots.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Helly's innie discovers Lumon's security system that prevents unauthorized communication between selves.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Checking cameras too often only adds pressure and diminishes the quality of a hunting area.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025
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The decline directly relates to inflation, which diminishes the value of money, requiring consumers to spend more dollars to maintain their standard of living.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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In the daylight, a Mavic reconnaissance quadcopter locates a target and drops a miniature radio beacon on it.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
29 Nov. 2024
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The first such event raised $15,000 for Arkansas tornado relief; this year's beneficiary is The Van, which locates and assists homeless Arkansans.—
Eric E. Harrison,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Oct. 2024
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“Runs down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20down. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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