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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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
Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Madej, who pitched and played on the injury all season, gave up the winning run in the sixth inning of a 3-2 loss to Crystal Lake Central.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
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Christina Haack has had a few run-ins with her soon-to-be third ex-husband, Josh Hall.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Lamar, arguably in the midst of the most incredible run in hip-hop history, appears thrice on the project and is pretty malleable, sliding seamlessly into Carti’s orbit.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Madej, who pitched and played on the injury all season, gave up the winning run in the sixth inning of a 3-2 loss to Crystal Lake Central.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
As their population of bears has grown, so has the frequency of their run-ins with people.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
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Christina Haack has had a few run-ins with her soon-to-be third ex-husband, Josh Hall.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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More than this perhaps, as Sara Halpern, visiting assistant professor of history at St. Olaf college, wrote to me, the attack had a broader purpose.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fans attending night games can visit the store before doors open, from noon to 4 p.m.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The women were arrested on child abuse charges after Ruby Franke's emaciated 12-year-old son Russell escaped through a window and knocked on a neighbor's door.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Just four months ago, Budden was arrested for allegedly attempting to trespass into his neighbor’s apartment while completely naked.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Director Peter Segal shared the crappy circumstances around the encounter while speaking with Entertainment Weekly in celebration of the film's 30th anniversary and its upcoming release on 4K (out March 25).—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The officers play a video of an encounter between Jamie and Katie.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Late last year, a U.K. court ruled that police could seize $3.3 million worth of frozen assets from the brothers to cover years of unpaid taxes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Documents show police seized the following items from Kohberger that night: four medical-style gloves, a white T-shirt, a Champion sweatshirt, a pair of size 13 Nike shoes, and black shorts, boxers and socks, all from Under Armour.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Most people scroll past because your opening didn't grab them fast enough.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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At this point, players are ready to grab the $150 bonus or a $1,500 first bet.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Despite this, the pontiff seemed alert, shaking his head when an aide came over to ask him something.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Don’t blame us if your friends want to keep coming over for some java.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The latest episode, airing Thursday, April 3, picked up where things left off: Fans last saw Farmer Matt Warren, Farmer Jay Woods and Farmer John Sansone choose to keep all five women competing for their respective hearts.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Last year, the power was not slow to pick up, but the average was creeping along slowly, and Judge was hitting slightly under .200 or slightly above it towards the conclusion of the first month.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When Arakawa became ill, there was no backup system—no one to step in for her or her husband.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The staff reductions are the first step in shutting down the 46-year-old agency, McMahon has said.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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