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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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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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
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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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
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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Then, after the woman told them to give a little notice before coming over, the couple again arrived without any warning.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The decision came over the loud protests of Democrats who walked out of the committee proceedings.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Especially inside the pit, wells monitoring groundwater contamination have picked up arsenic and manganese at high levels.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Rosa has picked up more bets (54 percent) and more money has come in on her (59 percent).—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Today show regular appeared throughout Monday’s show, also stepping in for the Pop Start segment, traditionally covered by Carson Daly.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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At some point, the Federal Reserve might have to step in to act as lender of last resort, providing liquidity to ease the credit crunch.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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