1
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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2
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
Farris could have gotten through this one with only two runs on the scoreboard, though.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The mill runs on a 70 percent renewable energy mix, 34 percent which comes from a solar rooftop installation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
For much of the day, those were the only two runs on the board as the Twins (66-87) were shut down by Cleveland (82-71) rookie starter Parker Messick for the first five innings of his start.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
After Cincinnati Reds All-Star Andrew Abbott had more runs on his line score than innings in Friday’s loss to the New York Mets, Reds manager Terry Francona noted that the 26-year-old lefty hadn’t lost his stuff, but his swagger.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Garcia in his comeback start threw six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up three runs on three hits in a game won by Houston 8-3.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The hyperactive plotting runs on hyperventilating prose.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The Legion Go 2 also runs on Windows 11.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The mill runs on a 70 percent renewable energy mix, 34 percent which comes from a solar rooftop installation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
For much of the day, those were the only two runs on the board as the Twins (66-87) were shut down by Cleveland (82-71) rookie starter Parker Messick for the first five innings of his start.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
After Cincinnati Reds All-Star Andrew Abbott had more runs on his line score than innings in Friday’s loss to the New York Mets, Reds manager Terry Francona noted that the 26-year-old lefty hadn’t lost his stuff, but his swagger.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Garcia in his comeback start threw six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up three runs on three hits in a game won by Houston 8-3.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The hyperactive plotting runs on hyperventilating prose.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The Legion Go 2 also runs on Windows 11.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs on
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One of the three new global ambassadors for BOSS Bottled Beyond, Maluma chats behind-the-scenes of shooting the new campaign with Bradley Cooper and Vinicius Júnior.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Below, Dev Hynes chats with Billboard about how his new Blood Orange record came together, and how aging and nostalgia inspired his rawest album yet.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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National parks appear to have weathed summer crowds despite staffing cuts, but fall remains uncertain.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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The show ran for four seasons, ending in 1999, but remains a nostalgic favorite for many fans.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 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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In normal times, the question of how bad depends on how long a shutdown goes on for, and what specific contingency plans agencies have made to deal with it.—
Erin Neil,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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A student quoted in that article said Dixon often talks politics in class.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Douthat talks to a wide range of guests, nudging them toward unexpectedly cosmic discussions of good and evil and the future of humanity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six Powerball numbers to win Saturday's drawing.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sustainable handbag label Themoirè continues to support local artisans around the world.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 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
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Don’t be the person who rambles and runs over the slot.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The disease typically lasts around 20 years from the onset of neurological problems to death.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The initial wave usually lasts four to five hours, Donovan said.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Here Paul Thomas Anderson has given us a masterpiece that doesn’t just entertain but rattles the bones.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Seattle crowd rattles the kids, the pass game is out of sync after, effectively, never practicing together this August, and Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon have Ricky Pearsall locked down.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Runs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20on. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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