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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
Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The Royals scratched across runs in the middle innings.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Public records reviewed by The Sacramento Bee show Mattson, who previously lived miles from the Arden Park Vista neighborhood, had several run-ins with the law in Southern California, including a 1990 case in which he was accused of burglary.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
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Verb
Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson wants to get Mitchell easier looks in Game 7 by getting out and running in the open court.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The Royals scratched across runs in the middle innings.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Noun
Lozano was suspended in October following a halftime run-in with coach Mikey Varas.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Public records reviewed by The Sacramento Bee show Mattson, who previously lived miles from the Arden Park Vista neighborhood, had several run-ins with the law in Southern California, including a 1990 case in which he was accused of burglary.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Consumers seeking a replacement voucher can visit the recall page on the company’s website, according to the notice.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Considering that teams can bring players into their buildings in their respective cities for pre-draft workouts, attend pro days held by players’ agencies and visit prospects elsewhere, the combine meetings are only a small part of the draft process.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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On the topic of arresting homeless people, moderators asked how Bianco's sheriff's office has been known to do.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Dulce Dayana Hernandez Jimenez, 28, was arrested Tuesday at JFK Airport after a flight from Mexico, police said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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In each encounter, Riley, a chill, hangdog figure with mutton chops and a spray of freckles, was soft-spoken and receptive, curious and unhurried, but also a little elusive when necessary, knowing when to drift away.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Travelers who put their phones away report being more open to the kind of unplanned encounters that define memorable trips.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Photograph courtesy Jennifer Hulse Israel seized control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank during the Six-Day War, in 1967.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Bianco obtained three search warrants and began seizing ballots in February, despite being ordered by Attorney General Rob Bonta to pause the investigation.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Denise ascended the stairs, yelling at Djena all the way up, then grabbed Djena by the collar and began hitting her.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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To make one, grab a clean, thick sock (preferably a larger one) and fill it with uncooked rice, oats, or flaxseed.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
Verb
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And there’s Kulak, who came over from Pittsburgh in the Sam Girard swap, now only the third guy in NHL annals to play with MacKinnon, Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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The flight home seemed routine — until a surprise announcement came over the intercom.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Kate Martin made her Sparks debut as a developmental player with Atkins and Sania Feagin (lower left leg) unavailable and picked up one rebound in six minutes.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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What may look like the same old thing is, on the highest level, always picking up new tricks of the trade.—
Jesse Kirshbaum,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
Verb
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While there’s a chance Howard or Allar becomes a franchise QB one day, neither is ready to step in if the goal is to win right away.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The new legislation marks a further step in the expansion of Georgia’s medical cannabis program.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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