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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
ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Miami added seven more runs in the eighth.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
These arthropods are not hunting you; think of it like a run-in with your high-school ex in a grocery store — neither of you wants to be there.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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Verb
There are a host of lower-tier racers still to finish the first run in a field that includes 81 competitors, with many representing nontraditional ski nations.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Miami added seven more runs in the eighth.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
This is not Richardson's first run-in with the law.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
These arthropods are not hunting you; think of it like a run-in with your high-school ex in a grocery store — neither of you wants to be there.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Those affected by the scheme can visit Agridime’s website to see how the company is handling investors’ claims.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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The woman entered the United States in August 2023 and was admitted as a tourist to visit San Antonio, and after that had multiple entries into the country, according to a criminal complaint against Wilkinson.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Months later, police obtained the criminal warrants to arrest the suspect at his residence.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lovely was arrested in connection with the stabbing and is also being treated at Atrium Hospital.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Both had been working as DoorDash delivery drivers at night in an attempt to avoid encounters with federal agents, their attorneys said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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At 2,624 feet, this encounter was very close indeed in terms of air combat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Iran seizes 2 ships on smuggling claims DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Leavitt turns the tables on media outrage as FBI seizes Fulton election documents.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Similarly, Bad Bunny also stopped at a piraguas cart recreation and briefly grabbed a frozen dessert.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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His piece of genius separated the sides entering the 84th minute but during a chaotic finale, the hosts conspired to grab defeat from the jaws of victory.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Penn State also added more than three dozen transfers, the majority also coming over from Iowa State.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Virtually all the players, and often their caddies, make a point of coming over and shaking hands with the servicemen.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Sadie picked up a doll from the back of the stairwell and held it up to her parents.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In economics, if productivity is strong, then growth can run hot without stoking inflation — this means the Fed doesn’t have to step in with interest rate hikes.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Unlike in previous crises, Cuba’s regime lacks foreign partners that can step in to help, according to Robert Munks, head of Americas research at risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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