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
Verb
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The real-time feel of Adolescence means there are no flashbacks or exposition, and the audience learns everything just as the investigators and Jamie's family do.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025 -
California must take decisive action so that every student learns this history, and learns it well.—
Aya Shechter,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This technique minimizes earthwork and avoids damaging tree roots.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2025
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This inclusive approach not only minimizes blind spots but also sparks innovation.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The movie, about a seemingly shallow teenage girl who discovers the joy in helping others find love, costarred Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd, Donald Faison, Breckin Meyer, Jeremy Sisto, and the late Brittany Murphy.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Elena is a reporter who discovers the fire was intentional, the synopsis runs.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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 23 Apr. 2025.
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