run thin

phrase

: to become less than the usual, original, or needed number or amount

I'd been waiting almost an hour, and my patience was running thin.

Examples of run thin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An open lot behind the Family Life Community Center was transformed into a makeshift pantry this week, with dozens of people lining up for shelf-stable food to help get them through the weekend as their own kitchen stockpiles run thin. — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

As Jim Cramer noted on our June Monthly Meeting, our patience has run thin with this disappointing position. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 28 June 2026

Migrant workers in Lebanon are being displaced for a second time and have access to little support as resources run thin, according to Amy Pope, the director general of the International Organization for Migration. — Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026

As more and more schools snatch up the remaining head coaching candidates, Penn State is beginning to run thin on options. — Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025

Despite advocating for women’s empowerment throughout her career, Michelle didn’t shy away from suggesting that her patience has run thin with Braxton. — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 June 2025

Add in dietary restrictions or picky eaters, and the options might run thin over time. — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 28 May 2025

As the years go by, ideas can run thin, and finding that perfect gift can be a challenge. — Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024

But patience has run thin even in that coalition of fans; since 1999 when Snyder purchased the team, the franchise has reached the playoffs six times, going 160-216-1 in the regular season. — Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2022

Rhymes for run thin

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin