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run-in

[ruhn-in] / ˈrʌnˌɪn /
NOUN
argument
Synonyms
STRONGEST
altercation confrontation falling-out quarrel skirmish tussle
STRONG
bickering brush contretemps dispute encounter fight hassle row set-to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreement peace
WEAK
harmony
VERB
arrest
Synonyms
WEAK
apprehend bust collar cop detain handcuff jail nab pick up pinch pull in put the cuffs on take into custody throw in jail
Antonyms
WEAK
exonerate free let go
run in
VERB
arrest
Synonyms
WEAK
apprehend bust collar cop detain handcuff jail nab pick up pinch pull in put the cuffs on take into custody throw in jail
Antonyms
WEAK
exonerate free let go

Example Sentences

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If an appeals court in July bars the 57-year-old from public office over an alleged fake jobs scam in European Parliament, Bardella, 30, is expected to run in her place.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

When Charles Soule was doing the Mayor Fisk run in the comic books, that’s what he was thinking about.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The 3-2 defeat against Michael Carrick's side at Old Trafford came after a three-game winning run in the Premier League, but it was the 11th loss of Liverpool's title defence.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Last year would’ve been particularly disappointing — those seasonal investors would’ve missed a 14% run in stocks from May to September, a period when Treasurys returned 3%.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

“I’ll go with you, Tom,” she offered brightly, “if you’ll stop at Ida’s and let me run in with that dress she’s going to take in for me.”

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings