1
as in chatting
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 remaining
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 going on
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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as in holding up
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Recent Examples of running on
Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Match of the Day has been running on British television since 1964, but why has it been given a new look now — and will the show be any different this season?
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
To increase the intensity and the number of calories burned, try running on a hill or a treadmill incline, or add intervals of fast pace alternating with a moderate pace.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2025
Dale, who’s elected mayor after running on an anti-mask platform at the height of the pandemic, talks himself out of the position after thirty-six hours.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This 35th running on August 30 will be bringing more of the same as eight runners look for their spot in the Del Mar history books and a fees paid berth into the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Match of the Day has been running on British television since 1964, but why has it been given a new look now — and will the show be any different this season?
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
To increase the intensity and the number of calories burned, try running on a hill or a treadmill incline, or add intervals of fast pace alternating with a moderate pace.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2025
Dale, who’s elected mayor after running on an anti-mask platform at the height of the pandemic, talks himself out of the position after thirty-six hours.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running on
Verb
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The unusual love story began when Wika started chatting with Kasper, an AI designed to simulate human conversation and companionship.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ratajkowski appeared in the background of one photo, seemingly chatting with Butler.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Edwards will have the children for the remaining 140 days.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Down four with three minutes remaining, the Cowboys began their potential game-winning drive at their own 18-yard line.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instagram is a good place to check up with Jeff Bezos’ new wife and at least get an idea of what’s going on in her life.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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After reaching the playoffs for the seventh consecutive time last year, the Braves entered this season with high hopes of getting some star players back healthy and going on a deep postseason run once again.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Most of the clientele were families of Asian tourists, talking neither to us nor among themselves.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then a production assistant — a famously low-paying, entry-level job on film and TV sets — McGuirk happened to be near the camera operator, who was talking on the phone, when a colleague radioed to ask him to attend a rehearsal.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Commission was also unimpressed by Jackson continuing to promote SPIS’ data around the location on the pitch and timing of Paqueta’s bookings during the game during cross-examination, despite the fact that the FA had abandoned this evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Krishan Gopaul, senior EMEA analyst at the World Gold Council, told CNBC in a call on Tuesday that macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty was fueling huge inflows into gold ETFs, while central banks were continuing to shore up their gold reserves — both of which were keeping prices elevated.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What on Earth was Gabriel rambling on about before, anyway?—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Roger Naylor shares 10 favorite Arizona destinations from his 50 years of rambling here.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Upon conversing with generative AI, the AI might agree with them that their suspicions are probably correct.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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McLaren and her team work on residential and commercial projects nationwide, incorporating an artful blend of styles and plenty of surprising details, from bold wall conversing to unexpected color palettes.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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From top-tier broadcasters like Scripps to major sports and entertainment events, their campaigns merge creativity, technology, and audience engagement in ways that leave a lasting impact.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Having lasting appeal is good for creating a stable business, and having an affluent customer base helps with margins.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Running on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20on. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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