run low

phrase

1

: to have a small supply of something because the rest of it has already been used up

We are running low on fuel.

2

: to be available in less than the needed amount

Supplies were running low.

Examples of run low in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As underground aquifers run low, Illinois is increasing its draw from Lake Michigan — with Joliet set to begin taking water from the lake in 2030. — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Peterson gives the example of how a recent Monday grocery order was delayed, which meant that, by Tuesday, the kitchen was beginning to run low on fruit. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Once strategic reserves begin to run low oil prices will need to adjust higher if current disruptions continue. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Those data centers use a lot of semiconductors, and chip supplies have run low. — Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for run low

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
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• although
• ammo
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• barbeau