run out

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Recent Examples of run out Yet some politicians seem to never run out of excuses to stop this progress. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2026 After a finite amount of time, anything powered by nuclear fusion or infalling matter will run out of fuel. Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026 The island nation's leadership said Sunday that Cuba will run out of aviation fuel from Monday, likely disrupting airlines operating there, according to EFE news agency, citing two sources. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026 Previously the district was projecting to run out of cash by the end of the year, but according to materials released Wednesday night, the district will end the year with about $3 million in cash flow, while still running a significant deficit. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run out
Verb
  • Who would cast out the kind of characters that Tucker Carlson and company are encouraging?
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The Rams eventually released him, simply cutting him loose – a franchise icon cast out into the cold.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Perhaps nobody gets a bigger kick out of NBC’s special Olympics correspondent than Mike Tirico.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The concern in February is that others could knock you off your game; someone slick could kick out your confidence, someone disloyal could out your plans before time.
    Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Their biggest criticism is that CIC wants to eliminate the herd, instead of managing it through regulated hunting.
    Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 6 Feb. 2026
  • As the old trick says, baking soda can help eliminate odors in the fridge.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, came in line with expectations.
    Lisa Kailai Han,Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Asia, excluding Japan, accounts for about 26 percent of LVMH’s business, and includes high-growth countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Check expiration dates and throw out any expired products.
    Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Defendants in both sets of suits have said the actions should be thrown out under a powerful 1996 law called Section 230 that shields internet publishers from liability for user content.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026

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“Run out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20out. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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