runs one's name

A form of run one's name — To input someone’s name in a search engine or other database in order to search for additional information regarding that person.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of run one's name
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APA

runs one's name. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/runs%20one's%20name

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“runs one's name.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/runs%20one's%20name. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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