as in departing
to leave a place often for another
I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along
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Recent Examples of running along
In 2024, experts from the Gulf Coast Canine Project voiced concerns to the state transportation agency about ghost wolf mortality rates along FM 3005, the main road running along the coast, especially as development grows on Galveston Island.
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Ashley Soebroto, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Europe turned inward, with trade currents mostly running along navigable rivers.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
People can be seen running along the top of the bus and sitting on the front bumper as the driver stares glumly ahead from inside windows tagged with graffiti.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Witnesses saw the dog, a small black Shih Tzu mix, running along the tracks Sunday evening before getting stuck on top of one of the support pillars.
—Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The focal point of the apartment is a custom installation running along one wall of the living room, with different sections playing different functions.
—Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
Two distinct bands running along the sides of adult Akarotaxis gouldae — absent on Akarotaxis nudiceps — should have been a giveaway.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The map submitted to the commissioners court shows the Onion Creek trail running along the creek for part of its length, as well as along Buda's Main Street.
—Richard Webner, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026
Bowell is charged in the March 29, 2025 death of Ann Seidl, 54, who was struck while running along County Highway Y in the Town of Dunn and pronounced dead at the scene, according to WEAU, WQOW and WKRC.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Ashley Soebroto, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Europe turned inward, with trade currents mostly running along navigable rivers.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
People can be seen running along the top of the bus and sitting on the front bumper as the driver stares glumly ahead from inside windows tagged with graffiti.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Witnesses saw the dog, a small black Shih Tzu mix, running along the tracks Sunday evening before getting stuck on top of one of the support pillars.
—Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The focal point of the apartment is a custom installation running along one wall of the living room, with different sections playing different functions.
—Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
Two distinct bands running along the sides of adult Akarotaxis gouldae — absent on Akarotaxis nudiceps — should have been a giveaway.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The map submitted to the commissioners court shows the Onion Creek trail running along the creek for part of its length, as well as along Buda's Main Street.
—Richard Webner, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026
Bowell is charged in the March 29, 2025 death of Ann Seidl, 54, who was struck while running along County Highway Y in the Town of Dunn and pronounced dead at the scene, according to WEAU, WQOW and WKRC.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running along
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Matts is departing the company, a Hallmark spokesperson tells The Hollywood Reporter.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tickets for flights departing later in April were up 24%, to $286, for the airline.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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That oil typically gets to customers around the world by exiting the Strait of Hormuz.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Young started in left field in place of Juan Soto, sidelined since exiting Friday night's game with a right calf strain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The average retirement age declined steadily in America for decades until around 1990, when the average started moving up again.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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O’Leary continued that surge Saturday, going 4-for-4 with four singles, a walk and two runs as the Porters mounted a big rally before losing 8-7 to Joliet West in nine innings in the WJOL Tournament championship game at Slammers Stadium in Joliet.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Šilovs also allowed a goal in the first period that clanged off his mask before somehow going between his legs.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wife Izzy shared a photo earlier this month of Bo walking out of the hospital with their newborn baby girl, Riley Belle, without a boot, crutches, or scooter.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The first officer on scene found Steven Jones outside of a home and was able to keep his distance from him despite him walking out onto the street toward the officer, body camera footage shows.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Michigan and Illinois met in the semifinals in 1989, with the Wolverines pulling out a two-point win in a game that featured 33 lead changes.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clearly, Jenner is known for pulling out all the stops for Halloween.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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But his team apparently has every intention of pushing off that coaching change as long as possible.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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They are powered purely by your child pushing off the ground.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The offices of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance had people of all ages on Wednesday night waiting for the end of the nightly Ramadan fast, from children sitting at tables doing math homework to cab drivers just getting off their shifts.—
Katherine Koretski,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Iowa led 32-25 at halftime despite Stirtz not getting off to a strong start.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Running along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20along. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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