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as in jogs
to go at a pace faster than a walk
we ran all the way to the bus stop, but still missed the bus
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as in flees
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
rather than run from a black bear, it's better to hold your ground and make lots of noise
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as in flows
to move in a stream
water running down the window
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as in races
to proceed or move quickly
run and get the nurse
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as in becomes
to eventually have as a state or quality
the poor woman ran herself ragged trying to care for all those children
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as in melts
to go from a solid to a liquid state
her makeup started to run when she got in the pool
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as in manages
to look after and make decisions about
learning to run the family business
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as in activates
to cause to function
in olden days mills were run by flowing water
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as in costs
to have a price of
that sort of computer runs at least several hundred dollars
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as in travels
to come or be together as friends
he's been running with a bad crowd lately
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as in chases
to go after or on the track of
if that dog continues to run cars, he's going to get seriously hurt
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as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
with weekend guests in the house, it was no time to get the runs
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Recent Examples of runs
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Using a synesthetic logic all his own, Torres explains why Dwayne (the Rock) Johnson is orange, Catholicism is purple, and navy blue is the nefarious color that secretly runs the world.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The earthquake occurred close to the Zayante fault, which runs parallel to the San Andreas fault.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The woman pauses, runs her tongue over her teeth.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Nardulli plays an evil character named Rodney, who runs the drug market.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
These systems are most common during the rainy season, which typically runs from November to April.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
The deal currently runs from 2029 to 2039, with the ceremony more specifically taking place at what’s currently known as the Peacock Theater (though naming rights will soon be up for grabs).
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
Mendes runs Neal Street with Pippa Harris, Caro Newling, and Nicolas Brown.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Jonathan India hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, powering the Kansas City Royals to a 13-9 victory over Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Ryan was charged with five runs.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Maximus Segura had 3 hits in 4 at bats, driving in 3 runs while Brock Burkett doubled twice and scored 3 runs for the Indians.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Mitchell’s double to right brought home two more runs before Perkins’ RBI groundout and Hamilton’s single extended the lead to 8-2.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The game is scored with teams tallying points for innings won instead of runs scored.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Roads will be closed across Elk Grove Sunday as one of the city’s largest runs takes place.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
In addition to her previous Broadway runs, Levesque originated the role of Tess in Working Girl at La Jolla Playhouse.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The festival runs from May 4 to May 10.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Using a synesthetic logic all his own, Torres explains why Dwayne (the Rock) Johnson is orange, Catholicism is purple, and navy blue is the nefarious color that secretly runs the world.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The earthquake occurred close to the Zayante fault, which runs parallel to the San Andreas fault.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The woman pauses, runs her tongue over her teeth.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Nardulli plays an evil character named Rodney, who runs the drug market.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
These systems are most common during the rainy season, which typically runs from November to April.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
The deal currently runs from 2029 to 2039, with the ceremony more specifically taking place at what’s currently known as the Peacock Theater (though naming rights will soon be up for grabs).
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
Mendes runs Neal Street with Pippa Harris, Caro Newling, and Nicolas Brown.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Nico Hoerner, batting leadoff for the first time this season, was 3-for-5 with two doubles while Matt Shaw had two hits and drove in two runs for the Cubs (3-3).
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Jonathan India hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, powering the Kansas City Royals to a 13-9 victory over Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Ryan was charged with five runs.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Maximus Segura had 3 hits in 4 at bats, driving in 3 runs while Brock Burkett doubled twice and scored 3 runs for the Indians.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Mitchell’s double to right brought home two more runs before Perkins’ RBI groundout and Hamilton’s single extended the lead to 8-2.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The game is scored with teams tallying points for innings won instead of runs scored.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Roads will be closed across Elk Grove Sunday as one of the city’s largest runs takes place.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
In addition to her previous Broadway runs, Levesque originated the role of Tess in Working Girl at La Jolla Playhouse.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs
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Joel Edgerton jogs past me into a bathroom.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons jogs off the field after his team's 15-9 win against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 16, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The stinger on the scene, where Katie flees and Greg mistakenly gets caught peeping on two girls smooching, is good for some giggles.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Seemingly a united front, Michaela agrees to stay in London upon Francesca’s request, but secretly flees in the finale.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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Glendon Hall, who leads the Miami Beach Black Affairs Advisory Committee, criticized the police at the time.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Islanders had one-goal leads after Gatcomb scored in the first and Shabanov in the second.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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But adult protection varies from child welfare in several ways that have profound consequences.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kurt's key takeaways The TriZetto breach highlights how much personal health data flows through technology companies that most patients never see.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Gulf sits at the center of the new world economy — a hub for global finance, energy, trade, and capital flows that touch every major market on earth.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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When Robby races into the room, our drunk country clubber is being restrained, and his nose is bleeding.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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At the greatest depths, where temperatures and pressures are highest, the kerogen tends to split into smaller hydrocarbons such as methane, the main component in natural gas.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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For Robert Flamerich, who drives from Miami Beach to Doral daily, conserving gas means sacrificing comfort.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The heat causes the second liquid to turn to steam, and the steam drives a generator turbine, producing electricity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Runs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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