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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 group started their descent from Camp 4 on 29 May, with Pasang Kaji and Chmielewski going first, as Chmielewski was running out of oxygen.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The inventory cushion is shrinking rapidly, even if the world isn’t close to running out of oil.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Best For Anyone looking for a permanent free solution for daily browsing and privacy, who doesn’t want to stress about running out of data.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

This is for his own good, and I’m running out of time.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera