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runs

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Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.

Examples :

"I just got back from my morning run."

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Act or instance of hurrying (to or from a place) (not necessarily by foot); dash or errand, trip.

Examples :

"I need to make a run to the store."

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A pleasure trip.

Examples :

""My family enjoys taking short runs to the beach every summer." "

entertainment holiday

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Flight, instance or period of fleeing.

Examples :

"The prisoner's runs were frequent, but he was always caught. "

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Migration (of fish).

Examples :

""The salmon runs attract many bears to the river each year." "

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A group of fish that migrate, or ascend a river for the purpose of spawning.

Examples :

"During the spring, the runs of salmon in the river are so thick you can practically walk across them. "

fish animal biology nature ecology

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A path taken by literal movement or figuratively

Examples :

"The water park has many fun runs. "

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An enclosure for an animal; a track or path along which something can travel.

Examples :

"He set up a rabbit run."

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Rural landholding for farming, usually for running sheep, and operated by a runholder.

Examples :

""The family had a large runs in New Zealand, where they raised merino sheep." "

property agriculture

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State of being current; currency; popularity.

Examples :

"The latest video game has great runs, making it very popular right now. "

business economy finance

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Continuous or sequential

Examples :

"The factory's runs of toy cars are usually very successful, with each batch selling out quickly. "

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A flow of liquid; a leak.

Examples :

"The constant run of water from the faucet annoys me."

utility substance

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(West Virginia) A small creek or part thereof. (Compare Southern US branch and New York and New England brook.)

Examples :

"The military campaign near that creek was known as "The battle of Bull Run"."

geography nature

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A quick pace, faster than a walk.

Examples :

"He broke into a run."

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A sudden series of demands on a bank or other financial institution, especially characterised by great withdrawals.

Examples :

"Financial insecurity led to a run on the banks, as customers feared for the security of their savings."

finance business economy

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Any sudden large demand for something.

Examples :

"There was a run on Christmas presents."

demand business economy finance

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Various horizontal dimensions or surfaces

Examples :

"The blueprints for the new office building specified the runs of cable needed for the entire network. "

area appearance

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A standard or unexceptional group or category.

Examples :

"He stood out from the usual run of applicants."

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Examples :

"The baseball team celebrated their five runs in the final inning. "

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A line of knit stitches that have unravelled, particularly in a nylon stocking.

Examples :

"I have a run in my stocking."

wear material appearance

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The stern of the underwater body of a ship from where it begins to curve upward and inward.

Examples :

"The barnacles were thickest on the ship's runs, where the hull curved sharply upwards. "

nautical part vehicle

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The horizontal distance to which a drift may be carried, either by licence of the proprietor of a mine or by the nature of the formation; also, the direction which a vein of ore or other substance takes.

Examples :

"The mine's permitted runs extended further east than originally planned, following the unexpected direction of the coal seam. "

geology property direction

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A pair or set of millstones.

Examples :

"The old mill still has its original runs of stones, though they haven't been used in years. "

machine utensil

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To move swiftly.

Examples :

"The dog runs fast in the park. "

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(fluids) To flow.

Examples :

"The water runs down the drain after I wash my hands. "

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(of a vessel) To sail before the wind, in distinction from reaching or sailing close-hauled.

Examples :

"The small sailboat runs smoothly before the strong tailwind, easily outdistancing the boats that are trying to sail across the wind. "

nautical sailing vehicle

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To control or manage, be in charge of.

Examples :

"The school principal runs the entire school. "

business organization

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To be a candidate in an election.

Examples :

"I have decided to run for governor of California."

politics government

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To make run in a race or an election.

Examples :

"He ran his best horse in the Derby."

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To exert continuous activity; to proceed.

Examples :

"to run through life; to run in a circle"

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To be presented in the media.

Examples :

"Her picture ran on the front page of the newspaper."

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To print or broadcast in the media.

Examples :

"run a story; run an ad"

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To smuggle (illegal goods).

Examples :

"to run guns; to run rum"

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To sort through a large volume of produce in quality control.

Examples :

"The inspector runs hundreds of apples each day, looking for bruises and imperfections. "

agriculture food business quality

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To extend or persist, statically or dynamically, through space or time.

Examples :

"The road runs along the coast for many miles. "

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To execute or carry out a plan, procedure or program.

Examples :

"The school administration runs a new program to improve student attendance. "

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To pass or go quickly in thought or conversation.

Examples :

"to run from one subject to another"

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To become different in a way mentioned (usually to become worse).

Examples :

"Our supplies are running low."

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To cost a large amount of money.

Examples :

"Buying a new laptop will run you a thousand dollars."

amount finance business economy

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Of stitches or stitched clothing, to unravel.

Examples :

"My stocking is running."

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To pursue in thought; to carry in contemplation.

Examples :

"She runs the possibilities through her mind, trying to decide which college to attend. "

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To cause to enter; to thrust.

Examples :

"The tailor runs the needle through the fabric to sew the button on. "

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To drive or force; to cause, or permit, to be driven.

Examples :

"The farmer runs the cattle into the barn before the storm. "

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To cause to be drawn; to mark out; to indicate; to determine.

Examples :

"to run a line"

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To encounter or incur (a danger or risk).

Examples :

"He runs the risk of failing the test if he doesn't study. "

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To put at hazard; to venture; to risk.

Examples :

"He runs the risk of failing the exam if he doesn't study. "

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To tease with sarcasms and ridicule.

Examples :

"His older brother always runs him about his bad haircut. "

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To sew (a seam) by passing the needle through material in a continuous line, generally taking a series of stitches on the needle at the same time.

Examples :

"The tailor carefully runs a seam along the edge of the new dress. "

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To control or have precedence in a card game.

Examples :

"Every three or four hands he would run the table."

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To be in form thus, as a combination of words.

Examples :

"The advertisement slogan "Buy now, pay later" runs well. "

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To be popularly known; to be generally received.

Examples :

"The rumor that the school is closing runs rampant. "

communication media culture

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To have growth or development.

Examples :

"Boys and girls run up rapidly."

business economy finance

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To tend, as to an effect or consequence; to incline.

Examples :

"His explanation runs to blaming others, rather than accepting responsibility. "

tendency outcome way

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To have a legal course; to be attached; to continue in force, effect, or operation; to follow; to go in company.

Examples :

"Certain covenants run with the land."

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To encounter or suffer (a particular, usually bad, fate or misfortune).

Examples :

"If you don't wear a helmet while biking, you run the risk of a serious head injury. "

suffering negative action condition event

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To strike (the ball) in such a way as to cause it to run along the ground, as when approaching a hole.

Examples :

"He runs the golf ball carefully toward the hole to avoid the bunker. "

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Examples :

"He runs the entire Super Mario Bros. game in under five minutes. "

entertainment computing game