1
as in to chat
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 to remain
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 to ramble
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 Synonyms for run on
Verb
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Come dinnertime, be sure to chat with the restaurant's sommelier for a stellar wine to pair with your meal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026 -
While Paula is inside the motel and horrors begin unfolding, Geri and Rudy chat about their respective futures.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Verb
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When the full-scale war started, the three youngest boys were evacuated to a children’s home in Modica, Sicily, where two, who are still minors, remain; the third now lives on his own in Italy, Ivan said.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Shared by Iran's semiofficial Tasnim news agency, the pictures show that the rooves of the facilities have collapsed although the walls remain intact.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Stories abound about people who ramble, jump from one thought to the next, and communicate in a manner that makes others around them suspect that the person is tired and overworked.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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When asked simple questions by William Savitt, one of the attorneys representing OpenAI, Musk rambled and avoided the issue at hand.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
18 May 2026
Verb
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There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Emanuel and White served as VIP shepherds at times, bringing dignitaries over to talk to Trump when the action was quiet in the octagon, and commercials were rolling for viewers on TV.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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Her adorable photos continued, featuring pictures of Zuma as a baby and smiling selfies with his mom.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Story continues after photo gallery.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
22 Aug. 2025
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The crackdown on more than 20 nursing schools in South Florida rattled the healthcare industry both here and across the country as federal agents alerted state licensing boards about the nurses who illicitly obtained their credentials.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Daniel Grieder is not easily rattled.—
Kirsty McGregor,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The chatbot, capable of conversing in natural language, captivated global audiences and has since developed advanced coding, voice interaction and image generation capabilities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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In the trailer, Cusack is seen conversing with Woody about what's to come.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The negotiations, which were conducted in coordination with the United States, lasted into the early hours of this morning, the source said.—
Arpita Dasika,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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How to get Starbucks' new Bearista Cup Starbucks Rewards Reserve tier members can purchase the new Bearista Cup starting June 11, while supplies last, on the Starbucks Shop.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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“Run on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20on. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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