1
as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
we were just running on about how neither of us has aged a bit after all these years
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2
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
allow the savings account to run on for now
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3
as in to ramble
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
she's very sweet, but she does tend to run on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run on
Verb
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Patino chatted with every person, making sure their order was perfect.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025 -
During a recent episode of The Oprah Podcast, the media mogul chatted with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt about the amount of time teenagers spend online.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Whether cooking for Hollywood stars or crafting simple dishes for his audience, Arya remained grounded in the belief that true success comes from being real, not manufactured.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday morning, a trail of blood remained on the 19th floor of the apartment building where the woman was shot.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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The band lays down a rambling shuffle, which Snoop awkwardly attempts to rap-sing over.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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The mental ability and age of both Biden and Trump were in focus during last year's election campaign, especially after Biden's disastrous performance in a debate with Trump in June, and Trump's increasingly rambling speeches at rallies.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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At private dinners throughout Rome and at formal gatherings of hundreds of cardinals, talk among church leaders of who will next lead the church has certainly already begun.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Some professors didn’t understand how to talk with audiences and were criticized for their monotone deliveries.—
Josh Shepperd,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Backed by cardinals seeking reform, the low-profile Bergoglio emerged as a surprise contender early on, and his momentum continued.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday complicating their efforts, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The move has rattled economists, manufacturers, and security experts.—
Stephanie Hanes,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Trump’s evolving tariff policies and economic war with China continue to rattle investors and businesses.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
15 Apr. 2025
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During her multi-hour hair routine, Elisabeth conversed with her Greek tutor and worked on translation activities.—
Elizabeth Djinis,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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In yet another detail pulled from Persona, players can converse with the cast around the bonfire and learn about their backstories.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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You’re being called to play the long game, to build something that lasts.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The caregiver partner can feel a consistent stress to keep it together during that time, which can last decades.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Run on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20on. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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