as in moves
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 runs along
The nearly 8-acre site, which runs along the Fox River and nearby bike trails, was considered a prime development location.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The final 35-mile stretch of track from Cocoa to Orlando runs along State Road 528 and is separated from roads, cars and people.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The riverfront runs along the north edge, with Promenade Park providing trail access.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Valtellina, a 75-mile-long valley that runs along the Swiss border, will be the site of Alpine skiing, snowboarding, freestyle skiing and the debut sport of ski mountaineering.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Looking from the road, the southernmost part of the lot is filled with trees, according to Google maps, and Poplar Creek runs along the northern lot line, according to developer plans.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Every bedroom opens to an indoor-outdoor bathroom, a small but telling detail that reinforces how closely the design considers its surroundings, while the infinity pool runs along the edge of the property with uninterrupted jungle views.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
The Northern Sea Route, which runs along the northern Russian coast, and the Northwest Passage, hugging the north coast of North America, have both been virtually ice-free during the peak of the summer since the late 2000s.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
The 8-foot wall runs along a driveway, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The final 35-mile stretch of track from Cocoa to Orlando runs along State Road 528 and is separated from roads, cars and people.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The riverfront runs along the north edge, with Promenade Park providing trail access.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Valtellina, a 75-mile-long valley that runs along the Swiss border, will be the site of Alpine skiing, snowboarding, freestyle skiing and the debut sport of ski mountaineering.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Looking from the road, the southernmost part of the lot is filled with trees, according to Google maps, and Poplar Creek runs along the northern lot line, according to developer plans.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Every bedroom opens to an indoor-outdoor bathroom, a small but telling detail that reinforces how closely the design considers its surroundings, while the infinity pool runs along the edge of the property with uninterrupted jungle views.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
The Northern Sea Route, which runs along the northern Russian coast, and the Northwest Passage, hugging the north coast of North America, have both been virtually ice-free during the peak of the summer since the late 2000s.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
The 8-foot wall runs along a driveway, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs along
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Money may flow freely as the intuitive Moon moves through your 2nd House of Resources, trining lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Goals.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Travel, heightening the longing to explore ideas that restore hope and widen your world.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Departures remained elevated, with 262 CFO exits worldwide—2% higher than 2024 and 5% above the seven‑year average—but appointments outpaced exits by 54 roles, the widest gap since Russell Reynolds began tracking CFO turnover in 2019.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The driver exits the SUV, and gunshots are heard roughly two seconds later.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Arriving a day or two before your cruise departs allows time to explore the port city without rushing.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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When the original British cast departs, the show will be performed by an all-American cast for the first time.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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George built it in the early 18th century, the story goes, to accommodate his mistress, Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The legacy of the Luka Doncic trade goes way beyond sports.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bill would still allow Irvine to complain to authorities if a neighbor’s party gets too loud.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the water boils and the microwave interior gets steamy, your kitchen will fill with the soothing smell.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Torres recommends driving the car to see if the light goes off as the car thaws.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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For a new resort that has both a busy beach club and a more private guests-only aspect, the service goes off without a hitch.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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As their mission approaches, they will be flown to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but when their mission actually gets off the ground is completely dependent on how Artemis 2 and SLS fare in their upcoming test campaign.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The quicker Trump gets off Greenland, the quicker Republicans can get back to selling their domestic agenda in a crucial election year.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Runs along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20along. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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