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as in chats
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 remains
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 goes 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 runs on
New York City New York tops the list because shopping here runs on momentum and insider routes, and nowhere else in the US offers the same density of flagship polish, niche discovery, and time-sensitive access in a single day.
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Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
At full capacity, Sierra-at-Tahoe spans 2,000 acres, with 14 lifts accessing 50 trails and 2,212 vertical feet of skiable terrain, where beginners can take lessons and make their first runs on gentle slopes.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The 15-week program is designed for runners and walkers of all experience levels and includes a complete training schedule, in-person group runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays, cross-training opportunities and nutrition tips.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Their response to Games 4 and 5 before heading back to Canada was 12 total runs on 20 hits.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Reliever Edgardo Henriquez allowed two runs on a wild pitch and a Bo Bichette single to solidify the Toronto lead.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The spacecraft runs on supercold liquid methane and liquid oxygen—a lot of liquid oxygen and liquid methane, too much for the first stage of the rocket to muscle off the ground.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The most notable difference is that the IQ is powered by a battery, while the classic Escalade runs on gasoline.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
In his first three postseason starts, Snell has allowed just two runs on six hits over 21 innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
At full capacity, Sierra-at-Tahoe spans 2,000 acres, with 14 lifts accessing 50 trails and 2,212 vertical feet of skiable terrain, where beginners can take lessons and make their first runs on gentle slopes.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The 15-week program is designed for runners and walkers of all experience levels and includes a complete training schedule, in-person group runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays, cross-training opportunities and nutrition tips.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Their response to Games 4 and 5 before heading back to Canada was 12 total runs on 20 hits.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Reliever Edgardo Henriquez allowed two runs on a wild pitch and a Bo Bichette single to solidify the Toronto lead.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The spacecraft runs on supercold liquid methane and liquid oxygen—a lot of liquid oxygen and liquid methane, too much for the first stage of the rocket to muscle off the ground.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The most notable difference is that the IQ is powered by a battery, while the classic Escalade runs on gasoline.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
In his first three postseason starts, Snell has allowed just two runs on six hits over 21 innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs on
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Host Mary Louise Kelly chats with national security correspondent Greg Myre and books and culture reporter Andrew Limbong about some of their favorite books and authors in the world of espionage fiction.—
December 29,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2025
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Jason Bateman chats with David Letterman at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for a new episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Four years on, the diatribe remains the same.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lewis goes on to say that only reading modern books is like trying to join a conversation halfway through.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tommy is ready to go to war, but Mireya talks her way free before Tommy arrives.—
Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mark walks differently than you, talks different than you, fights differently than you.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The return of Matthews the Superstar continues.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The federal change at the CDC comes as a measles outbreak which first appeared in northwest South Carolina in late 2025 continues to grow, reaching 211 cases by Tuesday.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kachina rambles for 5 miles but the most vibrant color is found on the first half of the hike.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The residence rambles over more than 14,500 square feet with 13 bedrooms and nine and a half baths.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unpopped popcorn lasts up to two years in the pantry, but microwave popcorn has a shorter shelf life due to the oils.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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The set is user-friendly and lasts up to two weeks with proper application.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His return rattles a household that has learned how to function without him, especially his wife Astoria, played with quiet resolve by Simone Missick.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 Dec. 2025
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Advertisement The tragedy that befalls Robert rattles his faith in everything.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Runs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20on. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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