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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The ailing budget airline had been hoping to finalize a $500 million lifeline from the government before running out of cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

According to folklore, when she was told the poor were running out of bread, she responded: "Let them eat cake".

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Residents who are not connected to mains gas and are at risk of running out of heating can apply for the funds from North Northamptonshire Council.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Iran is running out of places to park its oil — and that could end up being a problem for Wall Street.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

A full nine days after the order was issued, they were still trapped in their homes and evacuation centers, and they were running out of food.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland