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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After visiting the Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, and Miami Dolphins, Fant has a new home.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Best time to visit: May to September, during Botswana’s dry season, when the temperatures are cooler and skies clearer.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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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
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Woods was arrested just over a year ago on DUI charges in Georgia’s Gwinnett County.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 July 2025
Noun
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With a decade of work at the zoo under her belt, Burns is now the manager of wild encounters.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Think rustic cabins paired with boutique lodges, foraging and bonfire dinners, and local cultural encounters—a refined and curated take on a beloved tradition.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Marino revealed to This American Life that during the early days of filming the reality show, Butler approached him about selling large amounts of marijuana that had been seized in drug raids by Wielsch.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Investigators noted that one of the devices that was seized could not be examined because it was encrypted, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 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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The woeful Colorado Rockies moved out 3B Ryan McMahon and relievers Kinley and Jake Bird and took in a handful of prospects, the best of which came over from the Yankees - 2B Roc Riggio (#63) and P Griffin Herring (#140).—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
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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The picture begins with Nate hurriedly picking up Polly from school one day.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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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
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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