RUN OUT Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

run out

verb

Definition of run out

as in to cast out

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Recent Examples of run out Once symptoms start, nobody wants to hunt for a working thermometer or run out for cough syrup after hours. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026 As non-public schools braced for the funding to run out any day, Chicago Public Schools sent a letter on Tuesday morning saying current services are now funded through at least the end of January, but beyond that, there are no guarantees. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026 Funding has run out, and there’s nothing in the budget for moving the works. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026 The city’s finance department has warned of a potentially large fiscal impact, and the $15 million in opioid settlement money meant to launch the department is expected to run out by 2032. — Ivan Sascha Sheehan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run out

Recent Examples of Synonyms for run out

Verb

And will Lilith stumble onto her own true love when their journey through the woods takes them to the house of a hunky troll named Gef (Young Mazino), cast out by his mean brother Craktor (WWE star Damian Priest) for being too soft-hearted?

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Lamashtu said something the patriarch couldn’t abide, and for that she was cast out of polite divine society forever and sent to make chaos among mortals.

— Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of cast out

Verb

There will be at least two meetings a month, more room for public comment and fewer attendees kicked out of the meeting — all of which were decisions made by the current Republican majority or O’Hare alone.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
That setup is able to kick out a beastly 1,001 hp and 793 ft lbs of torque.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of kick out

Verb

The decision to suspend the football program eliminated last week’s set of games and another this week.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
At a hearing last week, as Assembly committee discussed measures including eliminating the $750 million cap, allowing above-the-line expenses, expanding eligibility, and extending the sunset date.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of eliminate

Verb

Quarterly earnings for the company totaled 35 cents per share, excluding certain items, below a FactSet forecast of 42 cents per share.

— Deena Zaidi,Darla Mercado, CFP®,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
Police said this is the second-safest year in the subway in the last 15 years, excluding the pandemic.

— Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of exclude

Verb

The Colts have punted on their season ahead of the trade deadline and have thrown out one of the worst defenses over the last five weeks.

— Mac Engel November 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2026
Needless to say a lot of food was deemed spoiled and had to be thrown out.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026