run on

verb

Definition of run onnext
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
  1. chat
  2. remain
  3. ramble
  4. talk
  5. continue
  6. rattle
  7. converse
  8. last
Verb
  • This year’s auction features nearly 100 exclusive items, including one-on-one author chats with Carmen Maria Machado (In the Dream House), Jenny Jackson (Pineapple Street), Megan Abbott (Beware the Woman) and Cal Newport (Deep Work).
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Apple Martin was also seen dancing with her father in a video posted to social media, where the dad-and-daughter duo are seen chatting and laughing while sharing the sweet moment.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of chat
Verb
  • Meanwhile, as rescuers remain focused on nursing the Muddy River's wildlife back to health, officials are continuing their investigation into the cause of the spill.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In the wake of Friday's news, TikTok content creators are wasting no time advising followers to find them on other platforms, as the social media app's future remains murky.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of remain
Verb
  • Surrounded by 2,000 acres of preserved land, the Mountain Course at Spruce Peak rambles along the flank of the mountain it is named for, with views of the adjacent Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s tallest peak, to boot.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Most people ramble about their job title or fumble through small talk.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of ramble
Verb
  • Pippen has been vocal about his desire tie sports and cryptocurrency together, and talks regularly about Bitcoin.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Separated by about 1,500 miles of Big Sky Country, reluctant lovers Colby (Denim Richards) and Teeter (Jennifer Landon) are talking on the phone, checking in on each other.
    EW.com, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of talk
Verb
  • With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Still, the mother of five continues to show up for her children.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of continue
Verb
  • But amid growing fears of a deadly bird flu pandemic, perhaps no one was more rattled than experts in infectious disease.
    Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Semler Scientific’s stock was in a deep rut, so the company brought in Eric Semler, son of the founder and activist hedge fund manager from New York City’s TCS Capital Management, known for rattling the cages of companies like Angie’s List, Yelp and Nielsen/Net Rating.
    Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of rattle
Verb
  • Indeed, one of the things the movies and TV always get wrong is that whenever there’s a scene in a restaurant the characters converse with barely a whisper in the background.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • On his journey to figure out how to fix it, T meets vibrant individuals along the way, trying to converse and pick others’ brains to achieve his ultimate goal – to protect all his possessions.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of converse
Verb
  • This segment of What’s Ahead examines how Putin’s plans can be thwarted and how a great lasting settlement can be reached, leaving Ukraine truly independent.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • By aligning purpose with action, organizations benefit society and the environment, enabling them to thrive and promote lasting resilience.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of last
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