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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
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.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Newcomb got the start Tuesday against the San Diego Padres at Camelback Ranch and allowed two runs on five hits with one strikeout and one walk in three innings.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 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
The 24-year-old right-hander gave up three runs on three hits and two walks.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Texas State scored seven runs on 11 hits.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Before Render, there was Heroku, a pioneer of the platform as a service category that runs on top of AWS.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Alongside its recycled design ethos, the hotel runs on solar power, uses its own water wells, composts, and aims to be as self-sufficient as possible.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The market runs on Tuesday evenings in the summer from June to September.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Newcomb got the start Tuesday against the San Diego Padres at Camelback Ranch and allowed two runs on five hits with one strikeout and one walk in three innings.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 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
The 24-year-old right-hander gave up three runs on three hits and two walks.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Texas State scored seven runs on 11 hits.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Before Render, there was Heroku, a pioneer of the platform as a service category that runs on top of AWS.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Alongside its recycled design ethos, the hotel runs on solar power, uses its own water wells, composts, and aims to be as self-sufficient as possible.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The market runs on Tuesday evenings in the summer from June to September.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 10 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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Lithium refining is expensive and technologically complex, and most of the world’s midstream processing capacity remains concentrated in China, meaning Chinese firms dominate not only mining but also the chemical refining stage where much of the value is captured.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Heat remains outside of play-in tournament territory, with just 15 regular-season games left to play.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Playful yet professional, this goes on like a normal polish but delivers a gel-like finish—minus the damage of a UV lamp.—
Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday night will be mostly clear in the evening and become partly cloudy as the night goes on.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
26 Jan. 2026
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Larry David, who played Hines’s onscreen husband on Curb Your Enthusiasm, no longer talks to her.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tim talks protectively about Score.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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While Ho’s experience with AI has been positive, the reliability of AI continues to be a concern for many travelers.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Virginia Supreme Court earlier this month cleared the way for the referendum to proceed while litigation continues.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 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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Travelers must apply for the program and pay a fee of $120 that lasts five years.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Higher fertilizer prices for farmers and retailers could ultimately raise food costs for consumers if the trade disruption lasts, said Veronica Nigh, chief economist at The Fertilizer Institute.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Arteta is making a strong show of maintaining his composure while the noise outside rattles the windows.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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The device, which clamps onto the line just above the hook and pairs zinc and graphite in seawater, creates a small electric field about the size of a beachball around the hook, and rattles approaching sharks.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Runs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20on. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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