run out

[ruhn-out] / ˈrʌnˌaʊt /

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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Some naval experts said the food concerns are overblown and that ships often run out of fresh food.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

In Spain, where parts of the country will be in the path of totality, finding certified protective glasses has become increasingly difficult, with many distribution points reporting they have run out.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

Currently, bikers headed southbound run out of path where Riverside Drive crosses the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

“If you are a small firm, you will run out of tokens quickly,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

I grab a snack, then three more for the guys, and shove them into a gear bag with my water bottle, then run out through the garage.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

run out

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