Definitions

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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The Knicks had won 13 consecutive games to reach the NBA Finals, the second-longest unbeaten playoff run in league history.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

When the Knicks ripped off a 13-0 run in the third quarter, the Spurs tried five straight shots from beyond the 3-point arc—and didn’t make a single one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Prime Minister Netanyahu will run in the next elections and, God Willing, he will win," Netanyahu's Likud party announced on Telegram.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

MarketWatch Picks: Diversification just had its best run in 16 years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Probably needs to run in and buy a Rolex,” J.T. had joked.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

run-in

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