run with

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Synonyms of run withnext
1
: to use or exploit fully : make the most of
took the idea and ran with it
2
: to publicize widely
the press ran with the quote

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Its subsequent launches picked up on the theme and ran with it, and its latest build takes the most extreme tack yet. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 Webb assumed the de facto closer’s role in July and ran with it, putting together a 24-game scoreless streak until giving up back-to-back walk-off home runs last week in Seattle and Arizona. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Next, Labaton said the brand is planning a 5K run with the foundation led by Hanes, where everyone will run wearing jeans. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Newcomer Jorge Mateo delivered the winning run with a liner to left, and the Rays joyously celebrated their third walk-off win. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run with

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“Run with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20with. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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