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

Example Sentences

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If time runs out, the opposition will be given a corner.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 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

As our time runs out, I throw out some random questions.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I am concerned that benefits could be reduced or even discontinued if Social Security runs out of money in the coming years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Madge’s eyes laser burn me as she scrambles up from the floor and runs out of the cafeteria.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari