running out

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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running out

But Poland's energy model is running out of steam.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

The difference between people’s retirement goals and what they actually have saved has 81% of plan participants at least slightly worried about running out of money in retirement, according to Schroders.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

But while many were questioning how France could be beaten, Spain reminded everyone why they are European champions and unbeaten in a record-equalling 37 matches by running out 2-0 winners.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Footage broadcast on Thai television showed flames bursting from the venue and people running out as smoke filled the street.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

She didn’t need to be told that my time was running out.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman