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running 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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The inventory cushion is shrinking rapidly, even if the world isn’t close to running out of oil.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Women’s expanded education and opportunity spread that window across three decades, which raises the odds of running out the biological clock while still looking for a suitable mate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Best For Anyone looking for a permanent free solution for daily browsing and privacy, who doesn’t want to stress about running out of data.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

"Don't rule out the possibility of it running out of air soon."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

I would open the gate, and Mongo, who had heard his name, would come running out to his mother.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola