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run-in

[ruhn-in] / ˈrʌnˌɪn /
NOUN
argument
Synonyms
STRONGEST
altercation confrontation falling-out quarrel skirmish tussle
STRONG
bickering brush contretemps dispute encounter fight hassle row set-to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreement peace
WEAK
harmony
VERB
arrest
Synonyms
WEAK
apprehend bust collar cop detain handcuff jail nab pick up pinch pull in put the cuffs on take into custody throw in jail
Antonyms
WEAK
exonerate free let go
run in
VERB
arrest
Synonyms
WEAK
apprehend bust collar cop detain handcuff jail nab pick up pinch pull in put the cuffs on take into custody throw in jail
Antonyms
WEAK
exonerate free let go

Example Sentences

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O'Reilly and Doku were beginning to form an impressive and rotating partnership that Guardiola would rely on for the run-in.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Although Manchester City have a tougher run-in than Arsenal on paper, their knowhow in terms of getting the job done during a tight race will prove crucial.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton predicts the outcome of all 380 Premier League games for BBC Sport - so he seemed an obvious choice to have his say on the title run-in.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The big concern for director of rugby Lam will be losing a number of players to injury ahead of the run-in, including games against the top two in Northampton Saints and Bath.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It would have just reminded her of their run-in with the assistant principal.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson