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RUN INTO

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There are 4 meanings of the phrase Run Into.

Run Into - as a verb

Be beset by

Example: "The project ran into numerous financial difficulties"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encounter11

Collide violently with an obstacle

Example: "I ran into the telephone pole"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bump intobutt againstjar againstknock against

Hit against; come into sudden contact with

Example: "The car hit a tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
collide withhit6impinge onstrike10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Come together

Example: "I'll probably see you at the meeting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come acrossencounter11meet6run acrosssee3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I had a run into with my old high school friend at the grocery store."
"The run into between the two rival gangs resulted in a brawl."
"He had a lucky run into with a famous actor while on vacation."
"We had a run into with the law because of our reckless driving."
"The unexpected run into with my ex made the party incredibly awkward."
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