RUNS ON Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

runs on

verb

present tense third-person singular of run on

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 Schultz allowed two runs on three hits with one strikeout in one-third of an inning. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026 The off-grid retreat in the Florida Keys runs on solar power and offers a private marina, a saltwater pool, a pickleball court, and a helipad. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 The non-profit theater, which already runs on tight margins, creates immersive hands-on productions designed for young people and their families. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 31 July 2026 This is critical infrastructure the tournament runs on, which means Lenovo’s performance is inseparable from FIFA’s. — Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Griffin gave up six runs on nine hits in 5 1/3 innings, including the home runs to Olson and Harris. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 New York’s Nolan McLean allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six over 6 1/3 innings. — Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 That system runs on batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, but doesn’t include on-site solar power, and involves trucking in the hydrogen rather than producing it there. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 July 2026 Royals starting pitcher Luinder Avila had an uneven outing, allowing three runs on seven hits in five innings with three walks and three strikeouts. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs on

Verb

Some of the German Telegram chats date back to at least 2020, court documents show.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Dwayne Johnson chats all things Moana during a special Q&A to promote the live-action film in Rio De Janeiro July 2.

— Brendan Le Updated, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of chats

Verb

When the watchers watch themselves, not a lot of watching goes on.

— The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026
As time goes on, there will surely be more supporters – particularly among smaller, less financially powerful member associations – of Infantino’s idea.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Definition of goes on

Verb

And the conversations between Anna and Molly, Ella and Julia (Ella’s friend and a counterpart of Molly), as well as the stammering and declaiming when Anna talks to herself, are almost always about men.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Trump later told reporters at the White House after his post on Truth Social that talks with Iran were taking place.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of talks

Verb

Making ends meet continues to be a struggle for many families, and now back-to-school shopping is straining even more families' budgets.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The company argues that improving awareness on the airport surface could deliver meaningful safety gains as flight activity continues to increase.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of continues

Verb

Look for wildflowers and endemic fauna on the Tomales Point Trail, which rambles for nearly 10 miles on this special, skinny peninsula, delivering gorgeous, foggy views of the Pacific Ocean.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
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

Definition of rambles

Verb

Entire product categories that were barely imaginable in 2020 are now weekend projects such as a tutor that converses in Mandarin, a paralegal that drafts and redlines, and a designer that produces forty variations before lunch.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.

— Max Rego, The Hill, 13 Nov. 2025

Definition of converses

Verb

The landslide comes amid the country’s rainy season, which usually lasts from June to September, and is known as Kiremt.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Measles is highly contagious, but the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective, and protection generally lasts for life.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026