RUN ACROSS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

run across

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Definition of run across

as in find

to come upon unexpectedly or by chance She ran across an old friend at lunch.

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as in encounter

to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face They ran across a bear while camping in the woods.

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Every few years, devastating fires in major cities left underwriters paying damages that would run into the billions today.

— Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
In one, Gere embraces Alejandra as their son runs into the shot; another shows the three embracing in a group hug.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of run into

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Shot in New York City’s Plaza Hotel, the campaign video sees Kelce making his way through the property and bumping into fellow models, all while dressed in Tommy Hilfiger’s latest collection.

— Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
The pounce caused Mercedes to bump into Aubrey Edwards, who was left laying on the apron.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of bump into

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