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as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
finally ran down the answer after hours of research
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as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it
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Recent Examples of runs down
Brundage combined with sophomore defender Brooklynn Sosa multiple times throughout the match, with Sosa constantly making attacking runs down the right.
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Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Galloway runs down a fly ball to right-center field.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
In banked slalom, athletes get two individual runs down the course with their best time counting toward the final ranking.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Aztecs would go on a couple of runs down the stretch, including a 7-0 run within just seven seconds to narrow the Broncos’ lead to 60-49.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
The best ski resorts for seniors offer varied terrain, from advanced runs down to grandkid-ready bunny slopes, and shorter lift lines don't hurt either.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
With athletes making their first Olympic runs down the track, early consistency and clean starts will be crucial, especially as sliders balance aggression with control on one of the fastest courses in the world.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
In grainy eight millimeter footage, a young bride named Yvonne Olsen smiles on the patio, runs down the concrete stairs to the ocean and draws her husband's name in the sand.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
From hitting his marks perfectly to timing runs down to precise milliseconds, the whole affair was a logistical puzzle.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Galloway runs down a fly ball to right-center field.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
In banked slalom, athletes get two individual runs down the course with their best time counting toward the final ranking.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Aztecs would go on a couple of runs down the stretch, including a 7-0 run within just seven seconds to narrow the Broncos’ lead to 60-49.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
The best ski resorts for seniors offer varied terrain, from advanced runs down to grandkid-ready bunny slopes, and shorter lift lines don't hurt either.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
With athletes making their first Olympic runs down the track, early consistency and clean starts will be crucial, especially as sliders balance aggression with control on one of the fastest courses in the world.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
In grainy eight millimeter footage, a young bride named Yvonne Olsen smiles on the patio, runs down the concrete stairs to the ocean and draws her husband's name in the sand.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
From hitting his marks perfectly to timing runs down to precise milliseconds, the whole affair was a logistical puzzle.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs down
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Adventure finds you through familiar friends.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jimmy walks into his mentor's home and finds Ducky dead, peacefully in his sleep.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Henry immediately dismisses his class.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Growing up near the beach, one learns there are many ways to build them.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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New to Rhode Island, Ashley learns to fit in with a group of friends whose history runs deep.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2026
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With a 165Hz refresh rate, the monitor minimizes lag and screen-tearing, making the overall gameplay feel smoother.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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That slow metabolism minimizes cellular wear and tear, letting their bodies function across centuries.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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But Mary, whose original name was Marama, soon discovers that his strange obsession with her culture is quite sinister.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to the wedding, however, Rachel discovers that her bloodline has been cursed.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The technology locates a dysfunctional region where the electrical wave repeatedly hits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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Santos, who scored a career-high 31 points in the Warriors win over Brooklyn on Wednesday, made several big plays down the stretch.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Valanciunas is slow-footed and plays down the floor in pick-and-roll coverage, leaving the Nuggets more vulnerable to pick-and-pop bigs and other ripple effects of their help rotations around the floor.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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