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Runaround meaning

  1. An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
  2. A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle.
  3. A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.

Using Runaround

  • The main meaning on this page is: An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses. | A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle. | A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.
  • In the example corpus, runaround often appears in combinations such as: the runaround, litg runaround, runaround the.

Context around Runaround

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.8 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 7 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 15 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

nippy 1× latest 1× little 1× story 1×

Often after:

sue 2× although 2× answers 1× forehand 1×

Sentence patterns with Runaround

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

about the runaround from edd 1× are just runaround answers chang 1× called out runaround sue in 1× getting the runaround 1× getting the runaround when she 1× given the runaround when hosts 1× good little runaround which is 1× goods from runaround sue grease 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a staffer for 1× all three laws 1× brunch and shop 1× i consider the 1× i definitely gave 1× the associated press 1×

Common sentence endings:

answers chang said 1× few earlier stories 1× getting the runaround 1× kelly and more 1× minimalist ev field 1× of the philanderer 1×

Words around Runaround

Just before it in the word index:

runacres 3 runacher 5 runabouts 4 runabout 10 runable 2 runa 7

Just after it in the word index:

runarsson 6 runaway 387 runaways 38 runb 2 runback 2 runberg 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaditya 23 aardman 23 abbo 23 aberg 23 aboitiz 23 abovementioned 23

Corpus analysis for Runaround

  • In this selection, "runaround" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, nippy, latest, little, sue, although and answers stand out and add context to how "runaround" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include about the runaround from edd and are just runaround answers chang. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "runaround" sits close to words such as aaditya, aardman and abbo, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with runaround

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

I definitely gave my parents the runaround. (7 words)

All three laws finally appeared together in " Runaround ". (8 words)

All we’re getting are just runaround answers,” Chang said. (10 words)

Longer example sentences

So much like its best-selling 1972 predecessor, this 5 E-Tech is a small, nippy runaround that won't break the bank - targeting at the cost-conscious buyer, and delivering funky retro looks that bring personality to the typically minimalist EV field. (43 words)

When the 38-year-old Federer pushed a runaround forehand long to get broken and trail 2-1 in the final set, Millman, who’s 30, plopped himself down on his sideline seat and munched on a banana. (38 words)

The Associated Press contacted the school about Stone-Gebhardt’s fears, as well as concerns from his mother, who felt she was getting the runaround when she tried to discuss the issue with the school officials. (36 words)

Example sentences (15)

A staffer for San Francisco Assemblymember Phil Ting pleaded for help for a constituent so distraught about “the runaround” from EDD that she was suicidal.

The Associated Press contacted the school about Stone-Gebhardt’s fears, as well as concerns from his mother, who felt she was getting the runaround when she tried to discuss the issue with the school officials.

Back then, he said, lawmakers would have threatened to cut the departments’ budgets if they felt they were getting the runaround.

Since he had called out “Runaround Sue” in his previous hit single, it was only fair for DiMucci to change things up and play the role of the philanderer.

So much like its best-selling 1972 predecessor, this 5 E-Tech is a small, nippy runaround that won't break the bank - targeting at the cost-conscious buyer, and delivering funky retro looks that bring personality to the typically minimalist EV field.

All we’re getting are just runaround answers,” Chang said.

But it’d be hard to complain if either did, and both will be better for this latest runaround.

I definitely gave my parents the runaround.

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When the 38-year-old Federer pushed a runaround forehand long to get broken and trail 2-1 in the final set, Millman, who’s 30, plopped himself down on his sideline seat and munched on a banana.

I consider the Versa Hatchback a good little runaround which is mostly durable apart from the interior fabrics.

Very few wingers have given Tierney the runaround, although he admits PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe was a nightmare to play against in the Champions League.

Brunch and shop with Holy City Vintage Brunch at Royal American from noon to 5 p.m. There’ll be vintage goods from Runaround Sue, Grease Kelly, and more.

They came up short at the Euros in the summer, given the runaround when hosts Holland played them off the park in the semi-final and won 3-0.

All three laws finally appeared together in " Runaround ".

The rules were introduced in his 1942 short story " Runaround ", although they had been foreshadowed in a few earlier stories.

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Common combinations with runaround

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "runaround" in a sentence?
An example: "A staffer for San Francisco Assemblymember Phil Ting pleaded for help for a constituent so distraught about “the runaround” from EDD that she was suicidal." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "runaround" from authentic English texts.
What does "runaround" mean?
Runaround means: An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
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