RUN IN Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

run in 1 of 2

verb

Definition of run in

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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run-in

2 of 2

noun

ˈrən-ˌin

as in encounter

a brief clash between enemies or rivals the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night

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Recent Examples of run in

Verb

The Red Sox tacked on two insurance runs in the seventh on Abreu’s sacrifice fly and Masataka Yoshida’s RBI single for a 7-3 advantage. — Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Proxima is developing stellarator technology, one of a handful of approaches to fusion, and hopes to have its fusion demonstrator — a proof-of-concept precursor to a commercial power plant — up and running in the early 2030s. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Noun

The outtakes show the cast struggling through everything from elevator doors that refuse to open on cue to accidental run-ins with set pieces, and even a stumble from Streep in her seat. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 The kidnappings have been linked to run-ins with drug cartels and corrupt government officials, while there have also been cases involving young women who worked at the country’s many factories. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for run in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in

Verb

But in a 5-1 win at Truist Park, the visiting Cardinals made two errors.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Breakthrough has relationships with several schools in the area and regularly visits schools to present its program to area fourth graders, Cox said.

— Austin Horn July 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of visit

Verb

On July 1, Russian daredevils climbed to the tip of the building's spire before getting engaged, and then arrested.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Two people were arrested and charged with murder Thursday in the 2024 overdose death of a Fort Worth man, according to online jail records.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026

Definition of arrest

Noun

The encounter began when Todd and Elvia Malcolm spotted a female moose near the edge of the woods in Telos Township, Maine, and pulled over hoping to snap a photo.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
After learning that her friend Shannon’s mother has died in a car accident, Elle is suddenly facing her first real encounter with grief and, unable to sit with it, throws herself into planning the memorial, down to selecting the music.

— Angelina Mazza, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of encounter

Verb

Paramount Skydance came over the top with a hostile all-cash offer, raised it to $31 a share with a personal financing guarantee from Larry Ellison, and won the contest in February at roughly $110 billion.

— Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
The hire comes over a year after former President Marlene Tromp took a new job at the University of Vermont and left the university.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Definition of come over

Verb

The party has focused on driving down consumer costs, seizing on what polling shows is deep dissatisfaction about the economy and worries about affordability.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of seize

Verb

The developers will next prepare construction drawings and take other steps in anticipation of breaking ground in about two years.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.

— Brian New, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of step in

Verb

Schieffelin, who played football last season because had used up his basketball eligibility, used his bulky frame to grab eight rebounds on an 11-point night.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026

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