run out

[ruhn-out] / ˈrʌnˌaʊt /

VERB

fail, be exhausted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depart exhaust expire finish go lose tire waste weaken

WEAK

be cleaned out be out of cease close come to a close dissipate dry up end give out have no more have none left peter out stop terminate waste away wear out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence invigorate keep maintain refresh save start stay

WEAK

get have succeed supply

Example Sentences

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"If something is starting to run out, why do they had to wait instead of suspending service before the water was completely gone?"

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

The 40-year-old took two wickets, contributed to a run out and blew a kiss to a bowler after smashing him for six into a river.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Some end up in court, with money going to lawyers and situations not always getting resolved because funds to fight the battle run out.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Many sketches pack in a number of ideas, which can make them feel wayward, some run out of ideas before they end, and even the best ones can go on too long.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The second time, I saw it run out of the woods, screech to a halt, and start eating, just like that roadrunner in the cartoons.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones

run out

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