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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Verb

Old Greeks and gods—some famous, like Achilles and Patroclus, others whom even a classicist might struggle to recognize—chat and complain about their condition like real people or clever schoolboys.

— Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Kelce took his time in the locker room following the late-night win, chatting with teammates and staff members who passed by his locker before answering a few questions from local media members.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of chat

Verb

If the offensive line’s healthy again, RB Saquon Barkley will ramble again, broadening QB Jalen Hurts’ margin for error and being fussed at by the coaching staff.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Look for wildflowers and endemic fauna on the Tomales Point Trail, which rambles for nearly 10 miles on this special, skinny peninsula, delivering gorgeous, foggy views of the Pacific Ocean.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026

Definition of ramble

Verb

And Newfies talked their own way, in peculiar accents from district to district.

— Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Plenty of junior aides know things, and plenty of people who talk to people who work in the White House or work in a government agency know things.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of talk

Verb

Alli said talks on this issue were expected to continue in New York during the United Nations General Assembly this week.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The plan assigns Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom continued responsibility at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, including fuel and maintenance support for Unit 1 and continuing construction work associated with Units 2 and 3.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

Paramount has threatened to leave Hollywood if the antitrust battle isn’t resolved soon — a prospect that has rattled state and local politicians fearful of losing more entertainment industry jobs.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Fears that Iran and its close ally, the Houthis, effectively control two of the world’s most important maritime choke points rattled global energy markets.

— Kareem Fahim, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of rattle

Verb

Green was more upbeat after conversing with Young throughout the day.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Curved Sections for Easier Conversations Sectionals are great for allowing multiple guests to have a place to sit and converse with one another.

— Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of converse

Verb

The project awards five scholarships, each lasting three years — the entire duration of the training program — to five students enrolled in the directing, acting, screenwriting, editing and production design courses.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
The organizations that create lasting value won’t spend the next several years chasing every new model release.

— Samir Dutta, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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