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also chiefly dialectal run
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as in trotted
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 retreated
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 flowed
to move in a stream
water running down the window
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as in travelled
to proceed or move quickly
run and get the nurse
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as in turned
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 melted
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 managed
to look after and make decisions about
learning to run the family business
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as in powered
to cause to function
in olden days mills were run by flowing water
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as in cost
to have a price of
that sort of computer runs at least several hundred dollars
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as in traveled
to come or be together as friends
he's been running with a bad crowd lately
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as in chased
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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Recent Examples of ran
The Black Knights run the highest percentage of run concepts using outside zone and man.
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Founder Margiela retired in 2009, and the label was run by an anonymous team (one that for a time included Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy) until Galliano’s appointment.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
And the deal ran into stiff opposition from a coalition of unions, small grocery stores and political leaders from both parties wary of corporate consolidation.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
All but one are privately run, according to the ACLU.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Across the street, a suicide bomber had run into a bar called Paddy’s and detonated a device.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The poker player helped run an organization that placed national radio advertisements to lure bettors in New York and Florida to use their services for sports betting advice, according to court documents.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
Current fees for Mixing Board run $65 per month.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ran
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Government forces retreated with unexpected alacrity.John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Syrian rebels stormed Iran’s embassy, Reuters reported, citing Iranian English-language Press TV, and Hezbollah retreated from Syria, two Lebanese security sources told Reuters.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The top speed of 218 mph went untested, but if the speedometer on one example taped on the autobahn is to believed, the LaFerrari can actually punch its way all the way to 231 mph.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last season, during the Rams’ last-season push to the playoffs, Stafford went four games without an interception.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Take a look at early Sora videos Sora videos posted to X this week have ranged from video game-style point-of-views to surrealist artwork.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many of the artists who took part in sessions during the day got behind the decks later at shows, which ranged from small club sets to much larger multi-day affairs put on by some of the world’s biggest dance event brands.Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Fading Allure Of The Annual Upgrade In the golden age of automotive innovation during the 1950s and 1960s, each new model year brought excitement and innovative features that drove consumers to dealerships.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after getting together, Ball and Posen rented a car and drove across the country, staying at Best Westerns and Hampton Inns along the way.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of saucepan with a silicone spatula, until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 3 minutes.Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Microwave white chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl on HIGH in 15-second intervals until melted, about 1 minute, stirring between intervals.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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While recent years have elevated the importance of employees and customers, this shift does not justify the unchecked approval of projects beyond what can reasonably be managed.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Silence can breed mistrust if it isn’t managed properly.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet with a month's supply of leucovorin costing nearly $2,500, many underfunded hospitals turn to generic versions that cost as little as $139 per month.David Cox, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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Prime memberships have cost customers $139 since 2022, when the attorney general alleges the company’s shipping practices were changed.Sean Neumann, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Benson explored how the gender gap in listing leadership skills varied across the country.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The popularity of Christmas trains has varied over the years but continues to endure and evolve.George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Ran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ran. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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