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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
Diego Gutierrez went five innings, striking out six while giving up two runs on five hits and two walks.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Alvarado loaded the bases before Guel’s hit and then added 2 runs on 2 errors by the Wildcats.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The Whiteley Estate also harvests rainwater, which is reused in both guest bathrooms and public areas, and runs on an energy monitoring system that analyses the use of electricity, heating, water and gas to optimize how and when it’s used.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The long-running A Taste of Colorado festival, the food event that typically runs on Labor Day weekend, has not used Civic Center for a large-scale festival since 2022, so don’t expect that to jump to another large location.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Suter has allowed eight runs on 12 hits in 8⅔ innings this spring.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Alcantara threw three innings on Wednesday for the Dominican Republic, holding Venezuela to three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
As for the offense, Ortiz believes there is room for improvement but that the Red Sox have enough talent to consistently put runs on the board.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Texas State scored seven runs on 11 hits.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Alvarado loaded the bases before Guel’s hit and then added 2 runs on 2 errors by the Wildcats.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The Whiteley Estate also harvests rainwater, which is reused in both guest bathrooms and public areas, and runs on an energy monitoring system that analyses the use of electricity, heating, water and gas to optimize how and when it’s used.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The long-running A Taste of Colorado festival, the food event that typically runs on Labor Day weekend, has not used Civic Center for a large-scale festival since 2022, so don’t expect that to jump to another large location.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Suter has allowed eight runs on 12 hits in 8⅔ innings this spring.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Alcantara threw three innings on Wednesday for the Dominican Republic, holding Venezuela to three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
As for the offense, Ortiz believes there is room for improvement but that the Red Sox have enough talent to consistently put runs on the board.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Texas State scored seven runs on 11 hits.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs on
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Honey Cooper chats with Professor Nader Gergis before attending his class on Wednesday.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jarrett frequently appears in her videos, including sit-down Q&A chats the couple films together.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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Following the money While much of the money’s final destination remains unclear, the documents offer glimpses into how some of it was spent.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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That Smith’s work remains little-known is all the more baffling considering the strength and depth of a retrospective now up at Keith de Lellis.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Still, the Saudis are sensitive to the fact that the longer the conflict goes on the more opportunity Iran has to carry out strikes on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure, the heartbeat of its oil-rich economy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some 39 million people in the region are under heat alerts Monday, and the heat wave is likely to expand and intensify as the week goes on.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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Trump said in on Truth Social that any attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure will be paused until April 6 and that talks with Iran continue.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Williams still talks like a young player at the start of his career.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Fort Worth Benbrook continues to thrive Fort Worth Benbrook isn’t ranked but probably should be.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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No trial date has been set, as his defense continues to review the evidence and conduct depositions.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 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
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Counsell is hoping the rehab lasts from three to seven days.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 New York International Auto Show begins April 3 and lasts until April 12.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Walker Percy’s novel The Moviegoer, the hero, Binx Bolling, tells us that there is an invisible Geiger counter in his head that rattles loudly whenever a Jew passes by.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Few characters on the new CBS daytime drama Beyond the Gates stir up quite as much chaos as Hayley Lawson Hamilton—the calculating outsider whose romance with her former best friend’s father rattles the show’s central family.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Runs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20on. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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