Definition (noun) a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
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the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th
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their first tally came in the 3rd inning
Definition (noun) the act of testing something
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in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
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he called each flip of the coin a new trial
Definition (noun) a race run on foot
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she broke the record for the half-mile run
Definition (noun) an unbroken series of events
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had a streak of bad luck
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Nicklaus had a run of birdies
Definition (noun) (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
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the defensive line braced to stop the run
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the coach put great emphasis on running
Definition (noun) a regular trip
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the ship made its run in record time
Definition (noun) the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
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he broke into a run
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his daily run keeps him fit
Definition (noun) the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation
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the assembly line was on a 12-hour run
Definition (noun) unrestricted freedom to use
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he has the run of the house
Definition (noun) the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.)
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a daily run of 100,000 gallons of paint
Definition (noun) a small stream
Definition (noun) a race between candidates for elective office
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I managed his campaign for governor
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he is raising money for a Senate run
Definition (noun) a row of unravelled stitches
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she got a run in her stocking
Definition (noun) the pouring forth of a fluid
Definition (noun) an unbroken chronological sequence
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the play had a long run on Broadway
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the team enjoyed a brief run of victories
Definition (noun) a short trip
Definition (verb) move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
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Don't run--you'll be out of breath
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The children ran to the store
Definition (verb) flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
Synonyms :
break away ,
bunk ,
escape ,
fly the coop ,
head for the hills ,
hightail it ,
lam ,
run away ,
scarper ,
scat ,
take to the woods ,
turn tail
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If you see this man, run!
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The burglars escaped before the police showed up
Definition (verb) stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
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Service runs all the way to Cranbury
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His knowledge doesn't go very far
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My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
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The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
Definition (verb) direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
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She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
Definition (verb) have a particular form
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the story or argument runs as follows
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as the saying goes...
Definition (verb) move along, of liquids
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Water flowed into the cave
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the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi
Definition (verb) perform as expected when applied
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The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
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Does this old car still run well?
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This old radio doesn't work anymore
Definition (verb) change or be different within limits
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Estimates for the losses in the earthquake range as high as $2 billion
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Interest rates run from 5 to 10 percent
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The instruments ranged from tuba to cymbals
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My students range from very bright to dull
Definition (verb) run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
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Who's running for treasurer this year?
Definition (verb) cause to emit recorded audio or video
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They ran the tapes over and over again
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I'll play you my favorite record
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He never tires of playing that video
Definition (verb) move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way
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who are these people running around in the building?
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She runs around telling everyone of her troubles
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let the dogs run free
Definition (verb) have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
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She tends to be nervous before her lectures
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These dresses run small
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He inclined to corpulence
Definition (verb) be operating, running or functioning
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The car is still running--turn it off!
Definition (verb) change from one state to another
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run amok
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run rogue
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run riot
Definition (verb) cause to perform
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run a subject
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run a process
Definition (verb) be affected by; be subjected to
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run a temperature
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run a risk
Definition (verb) continue to exist
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These stories die hard
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The legend of Elvis endures
Definition (verb) occur persistently
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Musical talent runs in the family
Definition (verb) carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
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Run the dishwasher
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run a new program on the Mac
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the computer executed the instruction
Definition (verb) include as the content; broadcast or publicize
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We ran the ad three times
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This paper carries a restaurant review
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All major networks carried the press conference
Definition (verb) carry out
Definition (verb) pass over, across, or through
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He ran his eyes over her body
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She ran her fingers along the carved figurine
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He drew her hair through his fingers
Definition (verb) cause something to pass or lead somewhere
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Run the wire behind the cabinet
Definition (verb) make without a miss
Definition (verb) deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor
Definition (verb) cause an animal to move fast
Definition (verb) be diffused
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These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run
Definition (verb) sail before the wind
Definition (verb) cover by running; run a certain distance
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She ran 10 miles that day
Definition (verb) extend or continue for a certain period of time
Definition (verb) set animals loose to graze
Definition (verb) keep company
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the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring
Definition (verb) run with the ball; in such sports as football
Definition (verb) travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means
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Run to the store!
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She always runs to Italy, because she has a lover there
Definition (verb) travel a route regularly
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Ships ply the waters near the coast
Definition (verb) pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
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Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland
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The dogs are running deer
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The Duke hunted in these woods
Definition (verb) compete in a race
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he is running the Marathon this year
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let's race and see who gets there first
Definition (verb) progress by being changed
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The speech has to go through several more drafts
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run through your presentation before the meeting
Definition (verb) reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
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melt butter
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melt down gold
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The wax melted in the sun
Definition (verb) come unraveled or undone as if by snagging
Definition (verb) become undone