running on 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of running onnext
as in holding up

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running on

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verb

present participle of run on
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running on
  1. chatting
  2. remaining
  3. talking
  4. continuing
  5. lasting
Verb
  • They were spotted smiling, chatting and generally enjoying themselves.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The Texan lookalike actually spent some time chatting with Powell, who gave Braunstein a hug immediately upon seeing him.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of chatting
Verb
  • In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.
    Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff berth with one regular-season game remaining, but Dan Quinn doesn’t intend to have the team coast into the postseason.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
    Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of talking
Verb
  • Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics, Author, and Philosopher The biggest reason to be optimistic about 2025 is the continuing decline in extreme poverty, defined as not being able to reliably meet your basic needs for food and shelter.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level.
    Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.
    William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Hyaluronic acid is a very effective humectant, capable of binding many times its weight in water, providing long lasting hydration and promoting wound healing.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasting
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running one's mouth

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