as in to move
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 run along
Line 5 runs along the site, and cuts through several surrounding archaeological, burial and historic sites, said Hemenway.
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Honduran coral live on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, which runs along the coasts of Honduras, Belize and Mexico’s Yucatan.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The national lakeshore is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, running along the southern shores of Lake Superior between Munising and Grand Marais.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
Three exploded at 8:50 a.m., on trains running along the London Underground (also known as the Tube) near the Aldgate, Edgware Road and Russell Square stations.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 3 July 2025
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Honduran coral live on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, which runs along the coasts of Honduras, Belize and Mexico’s Yucatan.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The national lakeshore is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, running along the southern shores of Lake Superior between Munising and Grand Marais.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
Three exploded at 8:50 a.m., on trains running along the London Underground (also known as the Tube) near the Aldgate, Edgware Road and Russell Square stations.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run along
Verb
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If practice is canceled or moved indoors due to the weather, paid ticket days will be provided with a makeup date, not a refund.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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These days, the model keeps a low profile and has completely moved away from the limelight.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The pilot and three passengers were able to safely exit the plane.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Here, exiting through the gift shop—fittingly named Lucky Rabbit—is a way to keep the story going at home.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Mike Christensen, an airport spokesman for Hollywood Burbank, said that neither the control tower nor the operations department, which tracks planes departing and arriving, have any record of the Southwest flight plunging in their airspace.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Alexander Isak has made clear his desire to depart St James’ Park this summer with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing the Swedish striker.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The Raptors got within one on a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead with 3:56 to go.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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The story goes that the robbery occurred in broad daylight while occupants of Villa Nellcôte watched TV, having reportedly been conducted by Marseille drug dealers that Richards was said to have owed money to.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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The Monday night downpour went viral on social media after the rain inundated the 28th St. station on the No. 1 subway train, causing major late-night delays.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Their nominations went to the Senate last week uncontested by the Democratic minority, whose members walked out to protest how Chairman Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, accelerated a vote on Trump’s most controversial and undeserving choice, Emil Bove III, to join the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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The champion walked out to the Harlem Gospel Ensemble singing his entrance music.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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But when Morejón was named a replacement for Zack Wheeler, who pulled out in order to rest during the All-Star break, that is the one that tickled the Padres the most.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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However, Giles was forced to pull out of the fight due to an injury suffered during his weight cut.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Araiza has a booming leg and got off a 72-yarder in 2024.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Almost three months have passed since that move was made, and in that time, Pickens has not only gotten off on the right foot both on and off the field with the team, he’s formed a close friendship with the man looking for some help all along in Lamb.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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“Run along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20along. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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