as in visited
to make a brief visit
I could run over right now if that's good for you
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as in practiced
to do over and over so as to become skilled
let's run over this dance number one more time
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Recent Examples of ran (over)
Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
The larger boat accelerated toward the smaller one and ran over it like a pickup truck speeding over a dead dog.
—Óscar Martínez, The Dial, 30 Apr. 2026
Guests clapped as Howe, 63, smiled and ran over to hug her daughter.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
One of our [armored vehicles] ran over him and killed him.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The show, which ran over five weeks, launched on Tuesday, January 20, with its second episode on Wednesday.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The series of incidents began when Rodriguez allegedly ran over a Manchester police officer’s foot before fleeing the scene, according to the South Windsor Police Department.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The driver of the pickup truck that ran over Hughes had been arrested and faced additional charges of first-degree vehicular homicide and reckless driving, law enforcement previously said.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Hughes tripped and fell into the road, and Wallace, who was driving a pickup truck, ran over him.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
The case claims Ball ran over a 12-year-old’s foot while driving away from a 2023 scrimmage at Spectrum Center.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
The larger boat accelerated toward the smaller one and ran over it like a pickup truck speeding over a dead dog.
—Óscar Martínez, The Dial, 30 Apr. 2026
Guests clapped as Howe, 63, smiled and ran over to hug her daughter.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
One of our [armored vehicles] ran over him and killed him.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The show, which ran over five weeks, launched on Tuesday, January 20, with its second episode on Wednesday.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The series of incidents began when Rodriguez allegedly ran over a Manchester police officer’s foot before fleeing the scene, according to the South Windsor Police Department.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The driver of the pickup truck that ran over Hughes had been arrested and faced additional charges of first-degree vehicular homicide and reckless driving, law enforcement previously said.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Hughes tripped and fell into the road, and Wallace, who was driving a pickup truck, ran over him.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ran (over)
Verb
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Because the games are varied on each visit, the location has already seen repeat guests since opening in March, including one family that has visited at least half a dozen times.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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George Christenson, the county clerk, said an FBI agent visited the home of the county's elections director and left a business card.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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During the flight, Graham experienced several aerial maneuvers as the Thunderbirds practiced routines ahead of the weekend air show.—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Condition Grays are practiced as drills at least a dozen times a year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The two sides ran in slates aligned against one another.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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Ken’s parents also influenced how rinks were ran in the area, the two said.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, two federal investigations of Polymarket were dropped in July without further action being taken.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The criminal case against the father was dropped in October 2022, but Stimson said the damage was done.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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After the clip went viral, Mustafa was dropped by Huda Beauty as a brand partner.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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Besides McCartney, celebrity guests who dropped by included Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Tim Meadows, Tig Notaro, Ryan Reynolds, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jon Stewart and Andy Cohen.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The team was established as the Orlando Miracle in 1999 as a sister team to the NBA’s Orlando Magic, but Magic owner Rich DeVos had no interest in keeping the WNBA franchise and likely would have folded the organization had the Tribe not stepped in.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Police say Davis waved a gun at the child before Wakefield stepped in front of his son to protect him.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Handy said pushback came over what supporting solar and wind could mean for towns where coal is an economic driver.—
David Condos,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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The veteran forward, who came over from the Dallas Wings in free agency, totaled 8 points, six rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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In December of that year, a group subsequently called the Paxton Boys murdered six individuals there, setting fire to their homes in the early dawn of a snowy day Another fourteen residents had been away at the time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Ferrari — Shares of the Italian luxury carmarker fell 3% after Ferrari launched its first fully electric vehicle , called Luce, at a venue in Rome.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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“Ran (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ran%20%28over%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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