runs on

verb

Definition of runs onnext
present tense third-person singular of run on
1
as in chats
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 remains
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 goes 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 runs on
  1. remains
  2. continues
  3. lasts
  4. persists
Verb
  • Davis remains undefeated at 30-0 with 28 KOs.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While this is the first human case in the county, the public health department said the overall risk of H5 bird flu to the public remains low, adding that there is currently no evidence of person-to-person spread of the virus.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of remains
Verb
  • Fed continues rate hike process; improving market sentiments helps S&P500 recoup some of its losses.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After Christmas, the soft spot in the schedule continues as the Rockets will close out the week by visiting the Pelicans and then hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
    Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of continues
Verb
  • Rich, velvety, and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins end on a finish that lasts forever.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Ta swears by it for a mascara that lasts until the end of the day on set.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasts
Verb
  • Communal solidarity persists, even under the weight of hunger and displacement.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • If the shutdown persists, courts will limit operations to mission-critical activities, but essential judicial functions, including hearing and deciding civil and criminal cases, will continue as usual.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of persists
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Thesaurus Entries Near runs on

runs off with

runs on

runs one's mouth

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