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
  • The portion attributable to the non-office portion of your home remains non-deductible.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Addressing Off-Hours Fire Detection Detecting fires during off-hours remains one of the greatest challenges.
    Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of remains
Verb
  • On film, in fashion and music, and in other forms of entertainment, the representation of Western culture continues to, pun intended, stampede into mainstream media.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Speculation continues to swirl about Galliano’s next move.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of continues
Verb
  • The solstice marks the first day of winter, which lasts until the spring equinox March 20, 2025.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This stunning Annual Membership Box gives your giftee something to unwrap in the moment while their actual present lasts all year long.
    Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasts
Verb
  • After about 20 seconds have elapsed, tiny, minuscule amounts of deuterium begin to survive for long enough to have other interactions with protons and neutrons, but the deuterium bottleneck persists for several minutes.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The risk of famine persists across the Strip, with a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in northern Gaza.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 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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