1
as in chatting
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 remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
allow the savings account to run on for now
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3
as in going 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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as in holding up
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Recent Examples of running on
Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Match of the Day has been running on British television since 1964, but why has it been given a new look now — and will the show be any different this season?
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
To increase the intensity and the number of calories burned, try running on a hill or a treadmill incline, or add intervals of fast pace alternating with a moderate pace.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2025
Dale, who’s elected mayor after running on an anti-mask platform at the height of the pandemic, talks himself out of the position after thirty-six hours.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This 35th running on August 30 will be bringing more of the same as eight runners look for their spot in the Del Mar history books and a fees paid berth into the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Match of the Day has been running on British television since 1964, but why has it been given a new look now — and will the show be any different this season?
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
To increase the intensity and the number of calories burned, try running on a hill or a treadmill incline, or add intervals of fast pace alternating with a moderate pace.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2025
Dale, who’s elected mayor after running on an anti-mask platform at the height of the pandemic, talks himself out of the position after thirty-six hours.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running on
Verb
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The unusual love story began when Wika started chatting with Kasper, an AI designed to simulate human conversation and companionship.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ratajkowski appeared in the background of one photo, seemingly chatting with Butler.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Becca Crandall and Bentley Rosser of Beck Cleaning and Organization recommend wiping down the inside and outside of your trash cans with disinfectant wipes to remove any remaining food particles.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fragile island is one of the last remaining ecological treasures on the planet to be flipped into a resource frontier.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instagram is a good place to check up with Jeff Bezos’ new wife and at least get an idea of what’s going on in her life.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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After reaching the playoffs for the seventh consecutive time last year, the Braves entered this season with high hopes of getting some star players back healthy and going on a deep postseason run once again.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The next battleground is the execution layer, where the question becomes not just who builds the models, but who profits when AI stops talking and starts acting for users.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kelly began the livestream upon the news of Kirk's shooting in Utah and learned of his death while talking with Glenn Beck.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There's no point in continuing to fight anymore.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even as the macroenvironment signals uncertainty, Materazzo said the company is focused on continuing to deliver on its legacy and invest in its brand.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What on Earth was Gabriel rambling on about before, anyway?—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Roger Naylor shares 10 favorite Arizona destinations from his 50 years of rambling here.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Upon conversing with generative AI, the AI might agree with them that their suspicions are probably correct.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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McLaren and her team work on residential and commercial projects nationwide, incorporating an artful blend of styles and plenty of surprising details, from bold wall conversing to unexpected color palettes.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Multigenerational travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world, offering opportunities for grandparents, parents, and children to share experiences and create lasting memories together.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This should have created a GRB lasting mere seconds, however.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Running on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20on. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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