RUN ON Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

run on

verb

Definition of run on

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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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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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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Times columnists Gustavo Arellano, Steve Lopez and Lorraine Ali are chatting about Tuesday night’s Los Angeles mayoral debate between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The details of the allegations, which disclosed how fraternity members used a Snapchat group chat to discuss the woman and events at the party with openly crude language, sparked fury across the nation.

— Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of chat

Verb

The tight hiding places of Kaitlyn Dever’s rambling house seem almost roomy compared with being stuck in the slimy gut of a sperm whale.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Another user experienced the issue on their Echo Show smart display but was able to stop the assistant from rambling by asking a random question.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of ramble

Verb

The defense has exceeded expectations and continues to cement itself as a top-20, maybe even a top-15 defense, while the offense remains a disappointment, even after beating the Bears (4-2, 2-1).

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
This month Regal cinemas are re-running James Bond classics as the wait for a new 007 actor continues.

— Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

Mexican security forces, both military and police, were also observed conversing with Border Patrol agents over the international boundary.

— Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2026
This was already noticed long before the emergence of AI chatbots with the power to converse.

— Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of converse

Verb

Sweetin also noted their bond has lasted since acting on-screen together more than 30 years ago.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Five people were killed and 36 wounded in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital that lasted from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, Kyiv police said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

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