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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
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
The market has been running in some fashion for over 35 years, but became more formalized in 2020.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
This isn't the first time Paul has had a run-in with the law.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Those fans watched the Twins fall behind early as Ober was tagged for a pair of runs in the first inning and one more in the fourth before his departure.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
The market has been running in some fashion for over 35 years, but became more formalized in 2020.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
Local media coverage of the case has, so far, mainly focused on Jalloh’s even earlier release from federal custody, an interaction that occurred more than four years before the 2023 run-in.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
This isn't the first time Paul has had a run-in with the law.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Charles visited the United States 19 times as Prince of Wales; his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, made four state visits over her 70-year reign.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Officials said the shooter, an Army sergeant who worked at the base, used his personal handgun before he was tackled by fellow soldiers and arrested.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Erie County District Attorney's Office said Shah Alam was arrested following an incident that resulted in minor injuries to two Buffalo police officers.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bossche says the encounter with the rattler hasn't scared her off the trails for good.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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All four astronauts have been studying the moon extensively in their mission preparation, of course, but the precise launch date and time determined the specific features each would target during their all-too-fleeting close encounter, making this review time a necessity.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Police said that officers seized a quantity of marijuana and a gun that was later found to have been stolen.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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How Jewish villas in the posh Grunewald area were bought up or seized by Nazi bigshots, but now belong to Russian oligarchs.—
John Powers,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Making his fifth start of the season in Queta’s absence, the backup center tallied 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Miami is now 10-2 this season when grabbing more than 15 offensive rebounds.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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And that means finding the next person — at this point, any person — to fill the voids that will come over the final eight games of the season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Judith Mast, Arielle’s mother, confirmed in her short testimony that Emile came over and told them about the call that morning.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jonatan Berggen picked up a goal.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Strong’s teammates couldn’t pick up the slack.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And in South Florida groups have stepped in to support migrants navigating complicated immigration processes, from deportation to self-deportation, often filling gaps left by government systems.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Their nearly 10-day mission — ending with a Pacific splashdown on April 10 — is the first step in NASA’s bold plans for a sustainable moon base.—
Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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