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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2
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
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
The Cardinals nickled and dimed Gomber for two more runs in the sixth, extending the lead to 5-2.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 July 2025
Arnold’s run-in with Alvarado, which was captured in a 14-second video, left the woman with bruises and scratches across her body, a busted lip and recurring headaches, according to her subsequent account to police investigators.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 23 July 2025
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Verb
The Giants opened up the scoring with four runs in the top of the second.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
The Cardinals nickled and dimed Gomber for two more runs in the sixth, extending the lead to 5-2.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Noun
This marks the Glorious rapper’s second run-in with Georgia law enforcement in as many years.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 July 2025
Arnold’s run-in with Alvarado, which was captured in a 14-second video, left the woman with bruises and scratches across her body, a busted lip and recurring headaches, according to her subsequent account to police investigators.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Social workers have visited only one site so far, where about a dozen households are staying.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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The bespoke process, like my car and visit to the private office, is tailored to the individual.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
Verb
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In late December 2022, Bryan was arrested at his parents' — Maryann and Michael's — Pennsylvania home in connection with the murders of four University of Idaho students who were killed the previous month.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Muse, 29, was arrested June 24, 2024, on allegations of inappropriate conduct with children at the Fort Worth private school.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
Noun
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However, these two should only be used as a last resort and not as an alternative to common-sense approaches to bear encounters.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Their encounter disturbs her senses of body, beauty, and mortality.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The agency seized another $17,000 from Dreamers Arcade, another casino tied to the case against Lopez and his co-defendants.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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Leading a high-spending redistricting campaign that, if successful, helps Democrats seize the House would seemingly make Newsom a hero among the party faithful across the country.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Leave your troubles behind and grab a lime, because Thursday is National Tequila Day.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Concerned, the roommates grabbed golf clubs from one of the first-floor bedrooms and checked the house for a possible intruder.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Mason Miller, newest Padre, could do worse than swapping 19 for 54, the number Goose Gossage retained after coming over from the Yankees and pitching his first San Diego club to the National League pennant.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Padres headlined the day with Mason Miller coming over from the Athletics.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Blue Ant, a private company controlled by former Alliance Atlantis Communications head McMillan, earlier unveiled a reverse-takeover of Insight Productions, Jam Filled Entertainment and Proper Television picked up from Boat Rocker Media.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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How do deportations affect the labor market? Arrests and deportations of migrants who lack permanent legal status have picked up, hampering hiring in industries such as agriculture, construction and leisure and hospitality.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kirk Ferentz is back for another year as the head coach and is hoping to see his team take a big step in the right direction.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Management has already taken certain steps in this direction and are targeting margin growth of 300 basis points from 49% to 52% by 2029 – the highest target ever set by the company.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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