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
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  • Grew up helping and chatting to customers in his mother’s nail salon and went on to work in Paris for Maison Margiela under John Galliano, Mai feels strongly about his Vietnamese heritage as well as Texan/American roots.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • There are also a few basic apps like WhatsApp for chatting with friends, but the company is on a mission to reduce screen time, so it’s designed to for minimum obsession and maximum pink pride.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of chatting
Verb
  • But with war in its second year, Netanyahu and his allies still insist that Israel must root out Hamas' presence in the enclave, even as more than 43,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks and those remaining in the enclave face famine and humanitarian crisis.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • As this all unfolds in court, the people are talking.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There was only the sound of talking in the background.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of talking
Verb
  • That’s an ominous sign for higher education leaders, who now must prepare to address a slow, continuing slide in high-school seniors, who make up the bulk of their entering students every year.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With spot fires continuing to flare up, officials urged students and staff to remain on campus.
    Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • In Sudan, political stability is a prerequisite for lasting stability in the region.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Small steps—when consistent and impactful—can create a lasting transformation in your organization.
    Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasting
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running on

running one's mouth

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