running in

verb

present participle of run in
1
as in visiting
to make a brief visit I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package

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2
as in arresting
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 running in Why agents need their own computers An AI agent that writes and runs code, browses the web or operates business software needs to use a computer—either an actual machine, or a virtual one, running in the cloud. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Two Democratic political organizations are running adverts on the House’s bill to ban congressional stock trading, criticizing a Republican over the vote while commending a Democrat running in a different district for supporting the bill. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026 Koppie has been a perennial GOP candidate in Illinois for decades, often running in races where Republicans are very long shots. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Turek and Talarico are both running in states with abundant wind power. — Geoffrey Henderson, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026 Rick Jackson, a billionaire healthcare executive running in Georgia, has repeatedly attacked Democratic opponent Keisha Lance Bottoms over her tenure as Atlanta mayor. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 In another shrewd move from Neon, the studio announced that when Oscar season rolls around, Borisov will be running in the lead-actor category and Garfield in supporting alongside Rylance and Barbaro. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 6 Oct. 2026 Jones and other Democrats running in Alabama and neighboring states are banking on it. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Smaller regions are also making their case; leaders of mountainous Gunma prefecture, located a short train ride from Tokyo, say they are best suited to keep the government running in the event of a tsunami. — Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running in
  1. visiting
  2. arresting
  3. coming over
  4. pulling in
  5. dropping in
  6. seizing
  7. coming by
  8. grabbing
Verb
  • A day later, masked settlers attacked a group of European diplomats and others visiting the Christian village of Taybeh.
    — Koral Saeed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Finally, the delegation co-chairs should host a weekly coffee for Illinoisans visiting Washington with brief opening remarks and opportunities for a Q&A and photos.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of visiting
Verb
  • After arresting the men, deputies found two 1,200-gallon fuel tanks and pumping equipment inside their van.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Riot police have used tear gas and charged at protesters in numerous incidents, injuring hundreds and arresting thousands.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of arresting
Verb
  • The two teams have played each other just 15 times, with three matches coming over the past six seasons.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Luc de Fougerolles and Juan Manuel Sanabria had assists on Lobjanidze's fifth goal this season and his third in 13 appearances with Real Salt Lake since coming over from Atlanta United.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of coming over
Verb
  • Contrast therapy clubs are pulling in a crowd that would once have met at a bar, as younger adults trade cocktails for communal saunas and cold plunges.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
  • What could be next Expect the recurrent-UTI playbook to shift over the next 18 to 24 months, not because guidelines are being rewritten tomorrow, but because the research and the patient demand are both pulling in the same direction.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of pulling in
Verb
  • There are some who plan to partake in all three days, others who will be dropping in for one night only.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The 36-year-old Hubble is also dropping in orbit because of all the sun's recent outbursts and is expected to reenter the atmosphere in the 2030s if nothing is done.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dropping in
Verb
  • Frieze Week in London has stopped being just about Frieze London and Frieze Masters as smaller fairs are seizing the opportunity for more intimate fair models.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Not to say that Vara is working in bad faith, but there is an ugly history of bad actors seizing on these kinds of accusations against writers of color.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of seizing
Verb
  • The Jets are 1-14 in their past 15 visits to Gillette Stadium, with six of those losses coming by at least 14 points.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But rate expectations remain elevated also, according to fed funds futures pricing, with the potential for even two hikes coming by the end of December.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of coming by
Verb
  • 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
  • Keeping the shoes simple with a more eye-grabbing dress has been her outfit formula as of late.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of grabbing

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