runs 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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runs out

One dies wealthy, and one runs out of money at 84.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

Past a certain number of raindrops, burst pipes, crumbling walls and the occasional looming shadow behind the windows, one runs out of patience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

A white dwarf is the dense stellar remnant left behind after a low-mass star runs out of fuel.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026

Students whose authorized time runs out must file for an extension to keep working.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Mrs. Krajewska finally runs out of advice and walks out the door.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron