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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
An inning later, the Dodgers put two runs on the board with doubles by Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy and an RBI single by Kyle Tucker.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Attleboro put two runs on the board in the top of the first to set the tone early.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Grainy black-and-white film runs on a loop behind a backlit display case.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Nvidia, which operates a highly profitable business making the expensive chips AI runs on, fell as much as 4% in midday trading Tuesday.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
During Miami’s 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals on June 3, Mack drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, just one game after hitting his first career home run and driving in three runs on June 2.
—Tyler Carmona
june 9, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
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.
—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
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Attleboro put two runs on the board in the top of the first to set the tone early.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Grainy black-and-white film runs on a loop behind a backlit display case.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Nvidia, which operates a highly profitable business making the expensive chips AI runs on, fell as much as 4% in midday trading Tuesday.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
During Miami’s 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals on June 3, Mack drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, just one game after hitting his first career home run and driving in three runs on June 2.
—Tyler Carmona
june 9, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs on
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Inside the motel, Paula chats with Sky.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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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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Spain remains solidly second on the international rankings.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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But for all the miles Jujubee has logged, Boston remains her stomping grounds.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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If and when New York goes on a run, the Spurs need to be ready for what will likely feel close to an avalanche.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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The relationship sticks and the pair goes on to track down all manner of nasty killers with a combination of unconventional techniques and good police work.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Dener Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton talks with quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham #8 and Bo Nix #10 in the first half during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field At Mile High on August 18, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Enterprise ambition has shifted from AI that talks to AI that acts, but the reality has been sobering.—
Praveen Satyanarayana,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Mesa Verde continues to hold great cultural significance for the 27 pueblos and tribes whose ancestors once called the canyons, farms, cliffside and mesa dwellings home or who have other ties to the area.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to work back from a knee injury while Justin Fields takes first-team reps and Xavier Worthy emerges as a standout.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 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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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
Verb
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That's because the virus changes year-to-year and protection only lasts around six months.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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No avocado lasts longer than three days.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Runs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20on. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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