run along

verb

ran along; run along; running along; runs along

intransitive verb

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

Examples of run along in a Sentence

I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along.
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Courtesy of Broad River Campground But one of the things that campers love most about Broad River is the river itself and the direct access to the greenway that runs along it, perfect for swimming, tubing, and fishing. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025 Photo : Kate Norberg for Russ Ross Photography The house runs along side a horse walk that links the street to the gardens. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025 Sunny café vibes in a front room—pale wood, minimalist shapes—give way to moodier spaces inside: a large upstairs dining room, with the heavy wooden bar running along one wall; a quieter, upholstered dining area beyond that. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2025 Frontier Airlines has a gray banner running along its website informing travelers of the Real ID requirements. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for run along

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Apr. 2025.

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