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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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The Drake Equation, created in 1961 by astronomer Frake Drake, is a way researchers guesstimate how many alien civilizations might be chatting out there in the Milky Way.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025 -
On the outing, the couple was photographed walking together side-by-side, chatting and smiling.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Areas hardest hit by the July 4 floods—including Kerr, Llano, and Bell counties—remain at high risk.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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As of July 7, at least 10 campers and one counselor remain missing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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His answers during practice sessions were described as halting, rambling and inconsistent.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Parks are for rambling, greenbelts are for hiking Central Texas is blessed with numerous parks, greenbelts and nature preserves.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Not talking an exceptionally high level; not the top-shelf stuff.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with media during a press conference at Staples Center on August 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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The Secret of Us, the second full-length from Abrams, is growing by leaps and bounds on a number of albums rankings at the same time, and that trend could continue.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Place the feet on a piece of cardboard to protect your floor, then continue to pull the range out of place.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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On a recent evening visit, Miller was rattled by the call of coyotes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The tariff threats have rattled Brazil's exporters.—
Carrie Kahn,
NPR,
10 July 2025
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On Saturday, the protesters clad in Mexico jerseys and waving Mexican, Salvadoran and Honduran flags chanted and conversed mostly in English.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Daboll was conversing at length with defensive coordinator Shane Bowen during Wednesday’s practice, overseeing an individual defensive backs drill and reviewing their plan for the upcoming 7-on-7 periods.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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The consequences of trauma can last a lifetime With Gaza's health system and public services on the brink of collapse, extreme food insecurity and critical water shortages, the level of stress on children and their parents continues to rise.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The closure is tentatively scheduled to last through the middle of August, according to the city.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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“Run on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20on. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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