RUNNING ON Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in holding up

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verb

present participle of run on

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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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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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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Recent Examples of running on

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An important milestone in this path is a fault-tolerant computer with over 100 million gates running on 200 qubits. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 While the flagship sports are running on USA Network, parent company Versant has also begun to use CNBC (which is also about as widely distributed as cable channels can get) for some sports, and turning Fandango into a streaming destination. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Andrews is running on a platform of improving health care access, including expanding the Affordable Care Act insurance coverage for more South Carolinians, and bolstering public health agencies. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Gabela came into office in 2023 after running on a reform platform, defeating incumbent Alex Díaz de la Portilla, who at the time was facing charges of money laundering and bribery that were later dropped. — Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The arrest comes just months after Robinson was accused of exposing himself to a woman running on the Willow Trail in Folsom in April. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The veteran was running on empty like much of the team, but still held the Mets to one run over six innings. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Maine state Senate President Mattie Daughtry, a Democrat, is encouraged to see many of the candidates running on Platner's progressive platform of transformational change. — Tamara Keith, NPR, 14 July 2026 Platner, a Marine veteran and oysterman from coastal Maine, won the state primary last month by running on an anti-establishment platform. — Lia Russell july 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for running on

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Amal Clooney stunned in a red gown, as did Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, fresh off delivering a master class on the Lido, went from table to table chatting with guests as dinner was served.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 5 Sep. 2026
While chatting about his new horror-comedy, Buddy, the 55-year-old actor-comedian also shared his first remarks about the upcoming sequel to the 1997 cult classic starring Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of chatting

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As of Thursday, that emergency fund had a remaining balance of $163 million.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Kretinsky has struck a deal with West Ham’s remaining shareholders to increase his stake from 27 per cent to 46 per cent, according to a press release sent out on behalf of the Royal Mail owner on Friday.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of remaining

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The location of his injury has led some to wonder if he’ll be hindered — Judge did slump for a few weeks while playing through pain prior to going on the IL — but Boone didn’t share those concerns on Tuesday.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
The only thing going on in my mind was, ‘Get your head over the ball’.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of going on

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This is Edward, the aging King of England, talking to the ambitious noble Harold Godwinson.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
While talking with reporters Wednesday, Payton was asked how Denver was preparing for Mahomes, who is coming off major knee surgery in December.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of talking

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First, to inquire about the ability of the juror to apply the law, and second, to prohibit that juror from continuing deliberations until the judge can confirm that the juror is able to follow the law.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
And obesity rates are continuing to rise in adults and children.

— Michelle Marchante September 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuing

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Throughout the latter two videos, Ivey spoke to the camera while driving his car and rambling through various evangelical talking points.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
This rambling 1,200-acre Southern California ranch has both and much more, plus a supremely private and scenic locale on the outskirts of the historic community of San Juan Capistrano.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of rambling

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But for those who are wrongfully detained or deported, the experience can leave lasting trauma, mounting legal costs and consequences that take years to resolve.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
The sting of the title-game loss will remain, but a little reminder from the past — directly from the players who experienced it — certainly has the chance to leave a lasting impact for the future.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026