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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Relevance

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 Rangers starter Cal Quantrill (3-2) lasted four innings and gave up 11 hits and six runs on a season-high 86 pitches. — ABC News, 17 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 Right-hander Kyle Hurt opened and surrendered two runs on three hits through 1⅔ innings. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 In his first loss since May, Alcantara actually pitched slightly better than his typical start this season, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out eight. — Tyler M. Carmona july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 The Physical Side Of The Digital World The tech industry runs on infrastructure most people never see. — Charley Daitch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The state fair, which is part of the America 250 festivities and runs on the National Mall through July 10, is encouraging attendees to drink plenty of water, find shade, and take frequent breaks while the dangerous heat continues. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 The modern world runs on open source, powered by the principles of open development. — David Siegel, Fortune, 3 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

Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s defense industry remains fragmented and constrained by supply chains, bureaucracy, labor shortages and years of underinvestment.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of remains

Verb

Mortgages, bonds, annuities, pensions, college savings plans, retirement accounts—the list goes on.

— byDoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
Before your home goes on the market, talk with your REALTOR® about your marketing strategy and ask about the benefits of listing in the MLS on day one.

— Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of goes on

Verb

Speaking from beyond the grave, Andy Warhol talks with Jasper Dean about the latter’s love for Beat poets and Cameron Winter.

— Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
The Emmy nominee talks her introduction to horror and exploring the origins of the original killer.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026

Definition of talks

Verb

Demand for high-bandwidth memory chips continues to outstrip supply as cloud providers race to build AI infrastructure, allowing leading memory makers such as SK Hynix and Micron to maintain strong pricing power.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Georgia baseball continues to be one of the most active teams in the transfer portal, entering Wednesday with 15 new additions.

— Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 16 July 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

The initial pursuit — which technically lasts the entire episode — is plagued by stops and starts to introduce characters and better explain the stakes.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
The regular portal window normally opens right after the championship game and lasts for 15 days.

— Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026