RUN INTO Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

run into

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Definition of run into

as in find

to come upon unexpectedly or by chance They ran into a new set of problems as soon as they thought everything was fixed.

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as in encounter

to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face The woman ran into her boss at the grocery store.

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Recent Examples of run into Seeing The Love Junkies, ran into Eric Church and his wife, Katherine, on the dance floor, Kane Brown and his wife and I had a great chat. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 As construction has ramped into high gear, the administration has increasingly run into opposition from a combination of landowners, environmental groups, and Native Americans. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The expansion comes as pro-Trump media faces headwinds and the broader industry runs into changing viewer habits. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 Royals starter Randy Dobnak ran into trouble in the fourth inning. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run into

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bump 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

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