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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Time has quite literally run out on our titular restaurant, which means the money is gone, too.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

However, there has always been a feeling that unconvincing performances in qualifying would eventually mean the moments would eventually run out.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

The tech-focused Nasdaq index fell about 2% alongside international chipmakers, reigniting fears that dizzying market valuations have finally run out of momentum after a relentless three-month climb.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

In addition to deal hunting, it reflects a change in spending patterns since the pandemic: Some shoppers still fear that the most popular items will run out quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

I still haven’t brought up Sunridge, and now I’ve run out of time to talk to him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

run out

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