as in holding up
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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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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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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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Recent Examples of running on
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
If the device experience fails, the software running on it rarely delivers its intended value.
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Damini Sood,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Next to him were Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, all left-leaning candidates running on a platform that includes abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and taking on bad landlords and greedy corporations.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Meanwhile, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson are running on the Democratic side.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Unusual modes of locomotion include lizards running on water, snakes gliding, and apes swinging through trees.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
The quick clip begins from a dog’s POV, with the sound of paws running on the ground and an occasional bark in the background.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
If an attacker needs code running on your Mac first, a fake app can become the front door.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a ton of noteworthy deals running on the site right this second.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
18 May 2026
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The second stage is a lean Mach-O file written for Macs running on Apple CPUs.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
If the device experience fails, the software running on it rarely delivers its intended value.
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Damini Sood,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Next to him were Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, all left-leaning candidates running on a platform that includes abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and taking on bad landlords and greedy corporations.
—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Meanwhile, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson are running on the Democratic side.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Unusual modes of locomotion include lizards running on water, snakes gliding, and apes swinging through trees.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
The quick clip begins from a dog’s POV, with the sound of paws running on the ground and an occasional bark in the background.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
If an attacker needs code running on your Mac first, a fake app can become the front door.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a ton of noteworthy deals running on the site right this second.
—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running on
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Lena Dunham was spotted poking her head out of a backseat window and chatting with someone redirecting traffic, while her ex, a suited Jack Antonoff, and his sister, fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, were also seen walking up to MSG.
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While chatting with the NFL brothers, Jason posed a tongue-in-cheek question to the Prince of Wales.
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In a large bowl beat butter, oil, and the remaining 1/2 cup honey with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.
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The remaining four states restrict participation through state education agencies or athletic association rules rather than official state legislation.
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But parents could make a lesson out of going on a trip to the bank, or with very young children, Tsuei recommends pretend play, such as acting out buying toys from a store.
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Even a loss likely wouldn’t prevent the Three Lions from going on as a third-place team.
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As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
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His straight-talking and cliche-less approach hasn’t stopped, either.
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Supermodel Gigi Hadid, wearing pink, and among the guests continuing to trickle in, as well as bestselling author Jenny Han and actor Bradley Cooper.
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The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.
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Throughout the latter two videos, Ivey spoke to the camera while driving his car and rambling through various evangelical talking points.
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This rambling 1,200-acre Southern California ranch has both and much more, plus a supremely private and scenic locale on the outskirts of the historic community of San Juan Capistrano.
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This is because any of various chatbots can induce in us an irresistible sense of our conversing with an actual person.
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Her subjects range from the humming of trees conversing through underground fungi to the iridescent call (invisible to humans) that flowers make to fluttering bees.
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The night's special honors include the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award for Lauryn Hill and the first-ever Icon of the Year Award for Teyana Taylor, recognizing their lasting impact on music and culture.
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That might be the real secret behind Jones' lasting more than a century.
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“Running on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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