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verb (1)

Definition of run (over)next
as in to visit
to make a brief visit I could run over right now if that's good for you

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verb (2)

as in to practice
to do over and over so as to become skilled let's run over this dance number one more time

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Recent Examples of run (over)
Verb
The movement’s 80-hour power reserve can keep the timepiece running over a whole race weekend. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026 Justin Dodge was run over by a fire truck during the Denver Nuggets’ NBA championship parade in 2023, forcing the amputation of his left leg under the knee. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 But the Reuters’ investigation could not determine exactly how the alleged collision occurred, and further New York Times reporting found no indication that Ross had been run over using additional bystander footage. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 The show has been on hiatus since a successful run over the summer. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run (over)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run (over)
  1. visit
  2. practice
  3. run in
  4. come over
  5. step in
  6. call
Verb
  • When the cast visited Japan in March 2025, Mystery Channel hosted a special event attended by 270 lucky fans chosen from applicants nationwide, giving them the opportunity to meet and interact with the cast.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Shohei Ohtani emerged from the visiting dugout at American Family Field with a bat in his hand, and the mass of media members scattered in foul territory up the third-base line shifted his way, pulled by the magnetic force that is Ohtani’s stardom.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of visit
Verb
  • To be sure, practicing a zest for life can be harder for those who have physical illness and pain and those who engage in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • On Friday, Jalen received treatment, practiced in full, and was added to the practice report.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of practice
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  • Friday’s exhibition contest featured a 22-0 KU run in the first half, the Jayhawks responding to Pitt State grabbing an early 22-21 lead.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The left-hander started Game 1 on Monday and allowed two runs in five innings.
    — Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of run in
Verb
  • Eventually, an announcement came over the hospital intercom warning everyone that there was a bear in the building.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Goalkeeper Brandon Kincaid came over from Johnson County Community College.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of come over
Verb
  • Sporting Wichita Academy said the tragedy had shaken a soccer community built around families and teammates, thanking first responders, medical workers and bystanders who stepped in to help.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Niki Zucca, president of the Central Elementary PTO, noted her school has a high rate of poverty but Jose stepped in to help.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of step in
Verb
  • Perhaps this is why fashion mogul Nigo calls his latest venture Human Made.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Associated Press called and emailed city and Police Department officials but did not immediately receive responses.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of call

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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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