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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of run in
Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
In the Silver Division final, catcher Gia Otani tagged a runner out at the plate to save a run in the third inning, then belted a solo homer in the fifth to break a tie as Oaks Christian held on to beat Millikan 2-1.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
As Venus and the North Node align, this run-in bodes well for your professional path.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Xavier Becerra Former California attorney general and Biden health secretary announces governor run in 2026.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
In the Silver Division final, catcher Gia Otani tagged a runner out at the plate to save a run in the third inning, then belted a solo homer in the fifth to break a tie as Oaks Christian held on to beat Millikan 2-1.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake In the deserts and suburbs of the American Southwest, one snake is responsible for more domestic run-ins with humans than any other — the western diamondback rattlesnake, or Crotalus atrox.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
As Venus and the North Node align, this run-in bodes well for your professional path.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Dragos found that in the months that followed, the group was scanning the internet for vulnerable industrial control system devices, as well as visiting the websites of those devices’ manufacturers to read about them.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The visiting president released a nearly 2-minute video chronicling his arrival that included shots of the two countries’ flags, U.S. military color guard, and of course, Bukele himself, exiting his plane and into a black SUV, dressed in all black and dark sunglasses.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Police arrested a man on Monday and accused him of intentionally crashing his vehicle into a pedestrian in Stamford in February, which landed the victim in the intensive care unit in a local hospital.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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Early Sunday morning, Special Victims Unit detectives tracked down Isom, who is homeless, near the 4600 block of West Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation and arrested him.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Victor Perez was shot 9 times during an encounter on April 5.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The family of a Rancho Cucamonga resident who died after an encounter with San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies last year is suing the city and the Sheriff’s Department, alleging excessive force and wrongful death.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These results suggest that media-savvy Democrats who seize this moment to call out Trump and the MAGA agenda could put themselves in a strong position to become the next leader of the Democratic Party.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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This shift could unlock massive opportunities for entrepreneurs who are bold enough to act, smart enough to wait for clarity, and strategic enough to seize the moment.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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At one point, police said, the couple stopped and became involved in a verbal altercation, and the man allegedly grabbed her by the neck and strangled her.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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The teacher showed up unannounced at the student's home on Wednesday and requested that the child grab the missing homework assignment, the family said.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Jax might come over and try to pick him up and take him to the park or take him to a Sky Zone or something like that.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Authorities said the suspect allegedly came over a fence surrounding the residence and forcibly entered the home before setting the fire.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Muhammad was especially effective in his wrestling, racking up nine takedowns on 13 attempts and picking up 12:02 of control time.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Officers picked up a child answering to Dylan in the Lykins neighborhood of east Kansas City around 6 p.m., near the intersection of Independence and Drury avenues, according to a KCPD spokesperson.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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That’s where Jackson and gamma. stepped in, crafting a campaign seamlessly blending sports legacy with cultural relevance.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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And next week’s NFL Draft — whether Bryson is selected as a draft pick or signed as an undrafted free agent — will be the next step in his own football legacy.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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