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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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Similarly, the warmer temperatures have compelled outdoor enthusiasts to hit the trails, increasing the odds of a run-in with the serpents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Pep Guardiola is hoping two rare free midweeks will refresh his "exhausted" Manchester City squad for the Premier League title run-in after beating Fulham 3-0 on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

"The belief runs through the whole club and fans where they think, 'do you know what, we still have a great chance'. That will give them belief for this run-in."

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Arsenal's run-in looks favourable too, with just two games left to play against the current top six.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

“I wondered what happened to it after my run-in with that monster machine.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.