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

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running out

Some told BBC News NI of passengers running out of medication since the cancellation on Saturday, while others criticised EasyJet over a lack of support and communication.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

"Given the significant role Walmart plays in the lives of many Americans, the deterioration will set some alarm bells ringing over whether the consumer is running out of steam," Saunders said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

Don’t miss: ‘I’m running out of time’: I sold my $300,000 rental property at a $75,000 loss.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

Scott makes glorious use of the open road and the Western landscape, even as Thelma and Louise find themselves running out of places to go.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

So Mutti went running out into the garden, and I followed her.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo