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as in jogs
to go at a pace faster than a walk
we ran all the way to the bus stop, but still missed the bus
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as in flees
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
rather than run from a black bear, it's better to hold your ground and make lots of noise
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as in flows
to move in a stream
water running down the window
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as in races
to proceed or move quickly
run and get the nurse
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as in becomes
to eventually have as a state or quality
the poor woman ran herself ragged trying to care for all those children
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as in melts
to go from a solid to a liquid state
her makeup started to run when she got in the pool
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as in manages
to look after and make decisions about
learning to run the family business
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as in activates
to cause to function
in olden days mills were run by flowing water
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as in costs
to have a price of
that sort of computer runs at least several hundred dollars
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as in travels
to come or be together as friends
he's been running with a bad crowd lately
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as in chases
to go after or on the track of
if that dog continues to run cars, he's going to get seriously hurt
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as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
with weekend guests in the house, it was no time to get the runs
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Recent Examples of runs
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
His victory awarded him a $1,500 NIL deal from Pangos which runs an All-American basketball camp among its basketball enterprises.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
The inaugural season runs from January to March but beginning in the 2026-27 school year the plan is to move to the traditional winter sports window, November through January.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The disheartening sight of Kittle getting carted off was followed by a 45-yard reception from Jauan Jennings, then three Christian McCaffrey runs that gained just nine yards.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
The man who runs those militias is Diosdado Cabello, who is the Minister of the Interior.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The country feels dangerously fractured, and one of those fault lines runs straight through our state.
—Phil Morris The Minnesota Star Tribune, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Founded in 1974, the company now runs more than 500 unique tours with group sizes typically ranging from eight to 16 travelers.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Sedona Shuttle runs Thursday to Sunday.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Similar to Mike McDaniel’s system in some ways, the Kubiak system relies on zone runs, particularly outside zone.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
The Lake Travis Cavaliers and Vandegrift Vipers, who made runs to Class 6A state semifinals in their respective divisions, headline the American-Statesman's 2025 All-Central Texas Football Team.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
For example, the San Francisco defense is especially vulnerable to quarterback runs.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Noticeably absent in the 49ers running game without Williams was getting to the edge on outside corner runs.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjustable poles are available for an extra €65 ($76), and are promised to be good for proper downhill runs.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
The resort’s ski patrollers must spend years becoming familiar with these steep runs and jagged chutes.
—Kylea Henseler, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
With help from artificial snowmaking and a foot (30 centimeters) of recent snowfall, more lifts and runs will open starting this weekend, resort officials said in a statement.
—Mead Gruver, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Sammis runs a pro-style scheme that prioritizes a strong run game and being efficient with the passing attack.
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Wet dress rehearsal testing will be carved up into runs, with the first occurring 49 hours ahead of the target test T-0 time with teams getting called to their launch support stations running down to T-90 seconds.
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According to the outlet, Nelson regularly does sit-ups, arm rolls, leg lifts and jogs in place to keep his physical health in order.—
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No fan cheers when their team’s punter jogs onto the field facing fourth and long.—
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Continue reading … OCEAN ESCAPE – Sanctioned tanker flees US forces, now under Russian naval escort off Irish coast.—
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Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.—
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Loveland, who played collegiately at Michigan, leads the Bears with 58 receptions for 713 yards and six touchdowns.—
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McMillan, as Dowdle recited from memory, leads all rookies in receiving yards with 1,014.—
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Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.—
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.—
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Vera cautions that reactivating Venezuela’s economic growth will be a medium- to-long-term task, but that when the feeling of political change is real, everything flows better, and the feeling of opportunity in the country is real right now.—
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Then, as Venus and the sun move into Aquarius, communication flows more freely, making flirting fun again and conversations easier.—
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Professional horseback riders run through a course made of snow while towing a skier or snowboarder who races the clock — all while staying upright and attached to the tow rope.—
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Holly races them out to the mine shaft, past the memory of the injured guy in the lab coat, but again, Henry follows.—
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While both are safe and effective for preserving, citric acid can contribute a sharper, more acidic note, while salt tends to round out tomato flavor.—
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
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When the temperature drops below 32 degrees and a glowing snowflake on the dashboard warns of icy roads, my car practically drives itself to Lighthouse Tofu in Annandale.—
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Those near misses helped extend Ole Miss drives at times.—
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“Runs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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