1
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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2
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
Finally, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select streaming device runs on the new Vega operating system and offers a 4K picture with support for HDR10+.
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Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
The first four Reds reached against him instead, chipping away for a pair of runs on a Sal Stewart single and a fly ball that Tyler Stephenson got deep enough to score a run and raise the heart rates of the 50,465 at Dodger Stadium.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Farris could have gotten through this one with only two runs on the scoreboard, though.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The mill runs on a 70 percent renewable energy mix, 34 percent which comes from a solar rooftop installation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
For much of the day, those were the only two runs on the board as the Twins (66-87) were shut down by Cleveland (82-71) rookie starter Parker Messick for the first five innings of his start.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Garcia in his comeback start threw six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up three runs on three hits in a game won by Houston 8-3.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The hyperactive plotting runs on hyperventilating prose.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
The first four Reds reached against him instead, chipping away for a pair of runs on a Sal Stewart single and a fly ball that Tyler Stephenson got deep enough to score a run and raise the heart rates of the 50,465 at Dodger Stadium.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Farris could have gotten through this one with only two runs on the scoreboard, though.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The mill runs on a 70 percent renewable energy mix, 34 percent which comes from a solar rooftop installation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
For much of the day, those were the only two runs on the board as the Twins (66-87) were shut down by Cleveland (82-71) rookie starter Parker Messick for the first five innings of his start.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Garcia in his comeback start threw six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up three runs on three hits in a game won by Houston 8-3.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The hyperactive plotting runs on hyperventilating prose.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs on
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One of the three new global ambassadors for BOSS Bottled Beyond, Maluma chats behind-the-scenes of shooting the new campaign with Bradley Cooper and Vinicius Júnior.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Below, Dev Hynes chats with Billboard about how his new Blood Orange record came together, and how aging and nostalgia inspired his rawest album yet.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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While Wilson was more impressive with his six receptions, including the breakaway touchdown, Brown remains Florida’s leader in yardage.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Some of the cast remains in the music industry to this day, including country singer and actor Charles Esten and pop singer Lennon Stella.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 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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In normal times, the question of how bad depends on how long a shutdown goes on for, and what specific contingency plans agencies have made to deal with it.—
Erin Neil,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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Inside The Breakfast Club studio, where Charlamagne Tha God talks politics and culture.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Home in a comfy chair, holding baby Zakaria, who’s nursing while Mayniel talks.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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But something needs to change, at least while the injury report continues to include the star players whom Seattle typically leans on to win games.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Kewaunee County introduced a sales tax that continues today.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 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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Don’t be the person who rambles and runs over the slot.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pear season lasts from late summer until December, giving you plenty of opportunities to put pear dishes on the table this fall.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The battery lasts almost two full days, even with a bunch of notifications coming in and a couple of outdoor walks tracked.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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But when a murder rattles a nearby town, Gregory must hop on the case, which reveals darker elements of his own mind too.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Later, on her way out, Benson runs into Kathryn Tynan, the new chief of detectives, who is effusive with compliments in a way that rattles Liv just a little.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Runs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20on. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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