as in holding up
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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
ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The federal government’s ability to wreak havoc and attempt to silence our communities depends mightily on the machines running on our streets and in data centers.
—Jennifer Piper, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Whitney recommends using the first full day to absorb the energy of a new place while everyone is still running on adrenaline.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
To prevent knee pain while running on the treadmill, Saad suggests setting the incline to 1 percent to mimic running outside.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 8 Mar. 2026
Down 0-2 in the midst of playing four games in four days, Colombia’s bullpen on Sunday will be running on fumes.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
And remember, most Californians are running on an hour less sleep today, so drive a little slower and blame your crankiness on the time change.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The concept unit has been running on 100% renewable fuel supplied by Repsol, taking a bite out of carbon footprint from the get-go.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Ofelia Maldonado Zapata — running on community and equity-focused themes.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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Two of the current three seats on the commission are up for election this year, and Republican incumbents face both primary challengers and Democratic opponents running on the message of affordability.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The federal government’s ability to wreak havoc and attempt to silence our communities depends mightily on the machines running on our streets and in data centers.
—Jennifer Piper, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Whitney recommends using the first full day to absorb the energy of a new place while everyone is still running on adrenaline.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
To prevent knee pain while running on the treadmill, Saad suggests setting the incline to 1 percent to mimic running outside.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 8 Mar. 2026
Down 0-2 in the midst of playing four games in four days, Colombia’s bullpen on Sunday will be running on fumes.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
And remember, most Californians are running on an hour less sleep today, so drive a little slower and blame your crankiness on the time change.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The concept unit has been running on 100% renewable fuel supplied by Repsol, taking a bite out of carbon footprint from the get-go.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Ofelia Maldonado Zapata — running on community and equity-focused themes.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running on
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What looked at first to be a repeat of a recent sketch about wine-drinking wives chatting in the kitchen and playing truth or dare instead pivoted to a scene about husbands stuck together in a den with nothing to talk about.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Flay first revealed that girlfriend Williamson would be stepping into a new role while chatting with PEOPLE at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) in February.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Trevor Zegras and Tyson Foerster each scored twice, Dan Vladar made 23 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers routed the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Tuesday to bolster their playoff position with four games remaining.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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While Sporting were generally considered the weakest of the eight remaining Champions League sides, thus Arsenal were in theory handed the easiest draw, winning at Estadio Jose Alvalade is a notable achievement.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the event, community members held a moment of silence for victims of child abuse and heard from local leaders about initiatives going on in Kane County meant to help children and their families.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Such a sequence occurred even sooner last Sunday against the Raptors, who trailed by six points midway through the first quarter before going on a 31-0 run to flip the contest in their favor and hand Orlando its largest loss in franchise history (52 points).—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons is the person talking to the astronauts today from inside Mission Control.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Caminero comes through Cash and radio broadcaster Andy Freed were talking before the game about when Junior Caminero would erase the zero in his home run column.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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The state’s lawmakers are continuing to consider them as sophisticated governance entities that require clearer standards and stronger oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Comcast is continuing on its quest to kind-of, sort-of reconstitute the cable TV bundle for the streaming era.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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Organize comfortable chairs and decorative throws to create a cozy spot for conversing around the fire.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Set on a remote Scottish island, the film follows siblings Isla (Rankin) and Sandy (O’Rourke), who spend their days hunting birds, conversing with mythical beings, and fiercely fending off outsiders.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Young children participating in light activities lasting 1 hour or less may not need to snack before and after exercise.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The political fallout was lasting.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Running on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20on. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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