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
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
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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Novice stargazers can visit for a few hours, while more experienced stargazers can bring their equipment and sleep over at the Overnight Astronomy Observation Field.—
Regan Stephens,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Abraham, one of four directors of the documentary — which won an Oscar earlier this month — had taken to X earlier this week to say that Ballal was arrested Monday night after being assaulted by a group of settlers in Ballal’s home village of Susiya.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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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
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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
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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Urban Roots was the only California brewery to grab a spot on USA Today’s list of the best brewpubs in the United States.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
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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Don’t forget to pick up some colorful stitch markers!—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, after 1800, the growth rate picked up dramatically, reaching its highest point of about 2% annually in the 1960s.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 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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