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

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

Apple users get a small amount of free storage, but once that runs out they are encouraged to pay for iCloud to back up photos, videos, messages, contacts and other content from their devices.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

But if the chip-stock momentum runs out of steam it could be a big problem for the stock market.

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

After a few more shots, my CO2 cartridge runs out.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman