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
  • Wayne’s fiery guitar on the title track remains a highlight of their catalog, while his harmonies and instrumental contributions throughout the album demonstrated his wide-ranging talents.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Despite this, the number of animals in shelters remains high—in the first half of 2024, 322,000 more pets entered shelters than exited them.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of remains
Verb
  • Balloons by Tommy continues in Bensenville with his husband, Scott DeLorenzo.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the mixed responses, the image continues to fuel debate across social media.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of continues
Verb
  • The speaker is built for extended outdoor outings, too, with a battery that lasts up to 24 hours per charge and IP67 protection against water and dust.
    Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Fashion trends come and go, but style lasts forever.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasts
Verb
  • The boy persists, and Jamie barks at him to take off his coat and shirt.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • But women’s representation in commercial real estate as a whole and in its top positions hasn’t changed meaningfully, according to the study, and the gender compensation gap persists and in recent years even widened.
    Colette Coleman, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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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