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verb (1)

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

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verb (2)

present participle of run over
as in practicing
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 running (over)
Verb
Hollatz recalled running over to another detective to share the news. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 The movement’s 80-hour power reserve can keep the timepiece running over a whole race weekend. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026 For example, a San Diego County man was sentenced to two years in prison in 2024 for deliberately running over and killing a 17-year-old Bichon Frise mix named Benny during a fit of road rage. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 After running over Tennessee in their opener, the Jets managed just 49 rushing yards against Green Bay and blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 The person with the gun then pointed it at the vehicle's owner and her friend, and both robbers got in the vehicle and drove away, running over the friend's arm, the report says. — arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Warm water running over, the feel of the grains between my hands, the sound of it like stones running along the pavement. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 Rather than running over the holiday weekend, the local group opted to celebrate on Wednesday evening at Hagan Community Park. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 This model takes a field of placeholder tokens running over the canvas multiple times to generate likely tokens and using those to improve estimation of others. — ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running (over)
  1. visiting
  2. practicing
  3. running in
  4. coming over
  5. dropping in
  6. coming by
  7. stepping in
  8. dropping by
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
  • 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
  • Rotational rookie defensive tackle LT Overton popped up on the injury report on Friday with a foot injury that prevented him from practicing.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of practicing
Verb
  • 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
Definition of running in
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Retired fighter pilot Ken Schreiber donated $400,000 to help an Ohio historical society buy Neil Armstrong’s boyhood home, stepping in after no one else offered to preserve it.
    — John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • While stepping in as press secretary, Vance responded to a question from the Washington Examiner about 2028 hopefuls, such as Cruz and War Secretary Pete Hegseth, by telling Republicans to focus on the midterm elections.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of stepping in
Verb
  • Walmart is already cutting prices on everything from smart TVs and tablets to smartwatches, and more, with some deals dropping by as much as 50%.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The decline in other models was severe, dropping by 48 percent to 8,295 units in total.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dropping by

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