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 original developer, Beijing-based Oceanwide Holdings, spent about $1.2 billion on the project before running out of money in 2019 and halting construction at about 60% completion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Americans who worry about Social Security running out of money may be inclined to take it earlier.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Since you wouldn’t have to worry about running out of money in old age, you might travel the world, buy a sports car, or gift an early bequest to heirs.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Time was running out for the San Antonio Spurs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

We pass through three more checkpoints, two of them villages with children running out to watch the teams come through.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen