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verb (1)

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

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verb (2)

as in to practice
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 run (over)
Verb
The backlash also prompted lawsuits and a string of vigilantism that has seen people cut down, run over or shoot dozens of Flock cameras nationwide. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 The comedy notched an A- CinemaScore and is 87% RT Certified Will its limited theatrical run over the coming weeks. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026 The 23-year-old left-hander had allowed 11 runs over 12 1/3 innings in his first three appearances. — Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 In his first game back in Detroit, Tarik Skubal gives up four hits and one run over six innings in the Dodgers’ 2-1 win over the Tigers. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run (over)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run (over)
  1. visit
  2. practice
  3. run in
  4. come over
  5. step in
  6. call
Verb
  • Chinese state media, including the Communist Party's flagship newspaper, People's Daily, gave extensive coverage to Xi's encounters with other visiting leaders on Tuesday, but made no mention of the meeting with Pezeshkian.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Van Noy visited the team’s TCO Performance Center on Tuesday.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of visit
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  • Rourke, in fact, could resume practicing this week, coach Kyle Shanahan said.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • He is not allowed to play or even practice — although he will be paid — and only commissioner Roger Goodell can remove him from it.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of practice
Verb
  • As the graphic below shows, Fernandez-Pardo is comfortable running in-behind down the channels and sending in crosses, as well as beating his defender and cutting balls back for team-mates.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Ya Lily’s content ran in nearly 109,541 Temu ad campaigns in that period, the data show.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of run in
Verb
  • Of Hawaii’s 74 plays on offense, 30 came over three drives that lasted about nine minutes of game time and resulted in three touchdowns.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • There is a larger reckoning coming over the next couple months about this, but certain things are becoming immediately clear.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of come over
Verb
  • The Huskies tacked on another touchdown when Wyatt Hatfield stepped in front of a Lowery pass and returned his interception 36 yards for a touchdown to provide the final margin.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Be real, break through the noise, get to the next step in the process.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of step in
Verb
  • Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Cyberdyne Hybrid Assistive Limb, commonly called HAL, is a robotic exoskeleton designed to support patients during rehabilitation.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of call

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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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