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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
He was charged with four runs on six hits in six-plus innings — much different than his outing against the second-place White Sox on May 27.
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Starter Tomoyuki Sugano set the tone for the Rockies’ win, pitching five strong innings, allowing two runs on five hits, walking two, and striking out five.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Detroit scored 25 runs on 19 extra base hits in the three games at Tropicana Field.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Richard Lovelady opened with two hitless innings for the Nationals, before Miles Mikolas (1-5) was charged with six runs on six hits in six-plus innings.
—Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Meanwhile, the Dodgers scored almost all their runs on homers, with Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages adding their own solo blasts after Ohtani, and Alex Call contributing an RBI single.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
New York scored seven runs on Royals opener Bailey Falter and chased him after 2 ⅓ innings.
—Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Naegohyang played aggressively out of the gate, pressing Suwon’s defense early with long passes and runs on the flanks, but struggled to finish and had an offside goal disallowed in the fourth minute.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
The hotel runs on a mix of solar and diesel power, switching to the next-generation generators when battery levels drop below 40%.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
John Shipley, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Starter Tomoyuki Sugano set the tone for the Rockies’ win, pitching five strong innings, allowing two runs on five hits, walking two, and striking out five.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Detroit scored 25 runs on 19 extra base hits in the three games at Tropicana Field.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Richard Lovelady opened with two hitless innings for the Nationals, before Miles Mikolas (1-5) was charged with six runs on six hits in six-plus innings.
—Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Meanwhile, the Dodgers scored almost all their runs on homers, with Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages adding their own solo blasts after Ohtani, and Alex Call contributing an RBI single.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
New York scored seven runs on Royals opener Bailey Falter and chased him after 2 ⅓ innings.
—Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Naegohyang played aggressively out of the gate, pressing Suwon’s defense early with long passes and runs on the flanks, but struggled to finish and had an offside goal disallowed in the fourth minute.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
The hotel runs on a mix of solar and diesel power, switching to the next-generation generators when battery levels drop below 40%.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs on
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The tool chats with job candidates, answers their questions about Chipotle, collects basic information, schedules interviews, and sends offer letters to candidates selected by hiring managers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Over 150 episodes, Broski genially but insightfully chats with a wide range of guests, from fellow YouTubers to A-list talent.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with few effective treatment options once the disease spreads.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Whether the rant has any immediate political implications for the lawmakers, especially in a midterm election year, remains to be seen.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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He gets intoxicated and goes on crying jags and completely falls apart.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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Double parking goes on despite the invasion of delivery robots.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The agreement comes after the Israeli government threatened to escalate its actions in Lebanon — a move that threatens to derail the US-Iran talks.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Below, Boston talks to Deadline about her unique writing process, the thematic heart of the series and why the show’s shocking finale ultimately functions as a breakup story.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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This particular brand of freedom is clearly not serving us well, though, because one set of statistics after another continues to tell us that our mental health and wellbeing are plummeting in an alarming way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Miami leads the league with 39 goals, but the defense continues to be vulnerable, with 28 goals allowed.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 June 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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Typically, symptoms resolve within two to seven days, but people with severe symptoms, including diarrhea that lasts more than three days, high fever and blood in stool should seek medical attention.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Americans are increasingly open to approaches that reduce harm, strengthen communities, and deliver safety that lasts.—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where Paige Spiranac gears up for the PGA Championship with her mom and rattles America's cage.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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His comments come as consumer sentiment in the US continued to decline this month, hitting a record low as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz rattles global energy markets.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Runs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20on. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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