as in to move
to leave a place often for another
I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along
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Recent Examples of run along
Events run along the Little Mekong area on University Avenue, between Mackubin and Marion streets.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
The exit from Amazonia dumped me out onto a path that runs along the zoo’s southern edge.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
The Chedi Al Bait hotel, in Sharjah, a United Arab Emirate, is so understated that it is barely marked on the road that runs along Sharjah Creek.
—Catherine Fairweather, Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025
But with its own trails that run along the Rush River, trout fishing, and recreation areas with games like frisbee golf and pickleball, the park is a draw itself.
—Regan Stephens, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
The exit from Amazonia dumped me out onto a path that runs along the zoo’s southern edge.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
The Chedi Al Bait hotel, in Sharjah, a United Arab Emirate, is so understated that it is barely marked on the road that runs along Sharjah Creek.
—Catherine Fairweather, Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025
But with its own trails that run along the Rush River, trout fishing, and recreation areas with games like frisbee golf and pickleball, the park is a draw itself.
—Regan Stephens, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run along
Verb
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Golden eagles will forage during migration flights and use this uplift from heated air, which also comes from open landscapes, to move efficiently during migration and seasonal movements.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some of those are moving along very well, especially the – with the Asian countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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As the two fought, another suspect exited a car and joined in the confrontation, deputies said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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More drastically, the United States could exit the World Bank entirely, as called for by Project 2025.—
Ngaire Woods,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pereira knows that Wolves will lose players in the summer, with Cunha and Ait-Nouri two saleable assets likely to depart, while other more peripheral players will inevitably move on.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Boos rained down from the home crowd as Romano departed the mound.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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After the performances are over and this year's inductees are revealed, viewers will get the chance to vote for their favorite contestants before eliminations.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, a ton of talented players got to achieve their dreams this weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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After the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards poked the proverbial bear, Doncic turned his game up a notch, scoring 31 points to go with 12 rebounds and nine assists (on a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line) to give the Lakers a 94-85 victory in Game 2, evening the series.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trump reportedly walked out of a negotiating session, and the Ivy League school ended up expanding elsewhere.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Moments later, Tomas walked out of the house carrying Alicia, who was able to reunite with her father.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Game 2 was another close affair, with the Clippers pulling out a 105-102 victory.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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This jury was dealt a blow yesterday when its President, Walking Dead star Norman Reedus, pulled out at the last minute due to work commitments, but Hugh said this has had little impact as the group only just started working.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the Clippers played great defense and eventually forced Westbrook into not getting off a shot, sending the game into overtime tied 98-98.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Run along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20along. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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