ran in

verb

Definition of ran innext
past tense of run in
1
as in visited
to make a brief visit I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package

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2
as in arrested
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 Synonyms for ran in
  1. arrested
  2. seized
  3. grabbed
Verb
  • An Elgin man who allegedly made threats against Illinois Park School and one of its employees has been arrested on felony charges, Kane County court records show.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Police say she was arrested and charged with OVI.
    Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of arrested
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  • Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Adebayo did not force his offense, in a game where there was little for the Heat to have to counter in the middle, but then seized control with his scoring late.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of seized
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  • Multiple officers grabbed Kerley and attempted to take him to the ground.
    Zach Powell, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • On their way out the door, Kinch grabbed the pistol and placed it in the console of his truck.
    Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of grabbed
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