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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
Their response to Games 4 and 5 before heading back to Canada was 12 total runs on 20 hits.
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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
The content lab runs on nonstop A/B testing.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Scherzer pitched 5⅔ innings and gave up two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out five Mariners.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The sunset is reflected in the windows of the US Capitol as a man runs on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on October 1, 2025, the first day of the US federal government shutdown.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
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
The content lab runs on nonstop A/B testing.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Scherzer pitched 5⅔ innings and gave up two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out five Mariners.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The sunset is reflected in the windows of the US Capitol as a man runs on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on October 1, 2025, the first day of the US federal government shutdown.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs on
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Gathered around the couch, in a spacious living room soundtracked by hushed jazz piano, her little sister disassociates with headphones while her pops casually chats to her stepmother; observing from a wheelchair is her 94-year-old great-grandmother.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
30 Oct. 2025
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Brie Larson chats about her new cookbook with Courtney McBroom Party People at Better Homes & Garden's Red Plaid Café in New York City.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
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Work continues on the White House ballroom project as historic preservation advocates press for proper review procedures.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Both consultants estimated that inflation in Caracas is currently running between 20% and 30% a month and is destined to keep rising as long as the bolivar depreciation continues.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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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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However, depending on how long the shutdown lasts, the commodity offerings could eventually start to run dry, Little said.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The journey from Bönigen to Interlaken by water lasts around 90 minutes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each new round of tariffs rattles markets and makes investors more nervous about what the White House might do next.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The first is an earthquake that rattles the house into disarray.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Runs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20on. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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