runs down

verb

Definition of runs downnext
present tense third-person singular of run down
1
as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort finally ran down the answer after hours of research

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2
as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it

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  1. learns
  2. minimizes
  3. discovers
  4. diminishes
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  • An author who learns how to tap dance.
    Anthony Fredericks, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Experimentation ensures that a company remains dynamic and adaptable and constantly learns from successes and failures.
    Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of learns
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  • Adopting a hyper-local approach can reduce transportation and packaging costs while facilitating a farm-to-table model that minimizes the use of preservatives.
    Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Some dishwasher pods contain rinse aid, which helps with the drying process and minimizes water spots, while others don't.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of minimizes
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  • To protect their work, creators would need to place all their new content behind paywalls, limiting exposure and reducing the opportunity for the viral audiences that are often the way the public discovers new artists.
    David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Surveys show social networks are the number one way Gen Z discovers new brands and products.
    Alison Bringé, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of discovers
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  • This retinol face serum diminishes fine lines and wrinkles while repairing skin tone and texture.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The absence of live faculty feedback and oversight diminishes the credibility of the student’s achievement.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of diminishes
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