Definitions

run out of

VERB

consume

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorb deplete devour dominate drain eat up employ exhaust expend obsess preoccupy spend waste

STRONG

apply dissipate drivel engross finish go lavish lessen monopolize squander trifle utilize vanish

WEAK

avail oneself of finish up fritter away frivol away go through have recourse to profit by put away put to use run through throw away wash up wear out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fill save

STRONG

appear create hoard

WEAK

accumulate build collect construct fast gather neglect not use starve store

Example Sentences

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He said, “No. I think it just means they’ve run out of things on the food chain.”

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

"I have run out of room to argue this case honourably from inside government."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Social Security’s trust fund is expected to run out of money in 2032, at which point beneficiaries will receive only 78% of promised benefits, the Social Security and Medicare boards of trustees said on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But the rally has run out of steam lately.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“We can't stay in here until you run out of magic! I’ve got to find a hole!”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

run out of

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