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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
In that sense, if narrative runs on conflict, the differences among protesters are not a bug—they’re the story.
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Nancy Gibbs, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
The content lab runs on nonstop A/B testing.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Scherzer pitched 5⅔ innings and gave up two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out five Mariners.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The sunset is reflected in the windows of the US Capitol as a man runs on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on October 1, 2025, the first day of the US federal government shutdown.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
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+.
—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
Nancy Gibbs, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
The content lab runs on nonstop A/B testing.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Scherzer pitched 5⅔ innings and gave up two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out five Mariners.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The sunset is reflected in the windows of the US Capitol as a man runs on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on October 1, 2025, the first day of the US federal government shutdown.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
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+.
—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
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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One person was arrested after blocking the roadway and refusing to move their vehicle, Lee said, adding that the person was later transported for medical reasons but remains subject to arrest.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The protests come as the government remains shut down.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 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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Cory Doctorow talks to Amy Goodman about Enshittification.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader and head of Tibetan Buddhism, talks directly to the camera about inner peace and happiness.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Winter's wrath continues with another cold spell predicted for mid-February.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The company’s push for traceability continues, and Eastman is working toward compliance with the digital product passport regulations in both the European Union and China by 2028, aiming to provide both digital and physical traceability for its fibers.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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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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The code lasts until November 9, 2025.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The program at the facility lasts 90 days, after which patients go to the second part of the Wisconsin Community Services program, called Unlimited Potential — an outpatient clinic to access therapy and other services.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Senate Republicans are preparing a new package to support Ukraine’s defense and polling that shows support for this move gives lawmakers political cover, as a decision over whether to provide Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles rattles Kremlin propagandists.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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So, there are different levels of types of activity, but some of the more common signs include, for example, a door that rattles and there's not a breeze or something causing it.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Runs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20on. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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