RUNNING OUT Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

running out

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present participle of run out

as in casting out

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David Beckham was sent off in 1998 for kicking out at Argentina midfielder Diego Simeone, who was predictably criticized by the English media for his reaction to what appeared to be light contact.

— James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
One man was accused of then kicking out the remaining glass and trying to escape, police said in a statement.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 June 2026

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The team has also maintained a relationship with his widow and daughters, with Bianka Bryant throwing out the first pitch and Capri Bryant announcing the start of the game during a bobblehead night for the late legend last year.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
McCray impacted the game on the bases by stealing second and on a sacrifice fly, then showed off his arm in the top of the 10th by throwing out a runner at third to end the inning.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

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Across the country, financially troubled universities are pursuing corporate-style restructurings, eliminating programs and laying off faculty members.

— Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Local governments will be required to take quicker action on vector control, eliminating rodents and flies, if a state of emergency is declared.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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The issue has dominated conversation around the WNBA in the wake of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments in favor of excluding trans athletes from women’s sports.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
The Blue Jays have also won four consecutive series, excluding their makeup-game loss to the Chicago Cubs, and remain within striking distance of the American League Wild Card race.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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