run along

verb

ran along; run along; running along; runs along
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intransitive verb

: to go away : be on one's way : depart

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Examples of run along in a Sentence

I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along.
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The carbon-fiber Blackbird predominantly references its aeronautical namesake through its exterior styling, most notably the distinctive chine line that runs along the flanks of the car. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 It’s dimly lit by oil lamps with polished wooden tables and a sturdy oak bar that runs along the back. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Rispoli mounted a strong run along the rail but finished a neck short at the line. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026 The Automated Bike Lane Enforcement system, the first in California, uses AI technology to target motorists who illegally park or stop in the nearly 40 miles of bike lanes that run along the beach and throughout the city. — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for run along

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of run along was in 1803

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“Run along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20along. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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