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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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Europe and the U.S. will remain in a shortfall until they “hit tank bottoms” and supply runs out, leading to a shortage, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

After hearing about the shortages, Chris placed his next order, and hopes the new medication will arrive before he runs out.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Congress would gain leverage over Mr. Trump only when the Defense Department runs out of discretionary funds and the president is forced to request a supplementary appropriation to continue the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

That is the template Perez returns to when his patience runs out.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But his luck with the authorities runs out.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario