runs out

present tense third-person singular of run out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs out
Verb
  • The Roam 2 is tiny enough to toss in a backpack, and still kicks out the jams with surprisingly full sound for its size.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • At least six Starbucks stores in the capital region are among those slated to close this weekend, as the company shutters underperforming locations across North America and eliminates 900 non-retail jobs.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Apple's obnoxious $100-or-$200-per-tier upgrade pricing for storage and RAM is usually the worst part about any of its products, so any upgrade that eliminates that upcharge for anyone is worth calling out.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Though murder is the most severe metric, the deaths-only data approach entirely excludes acts of arson, assault, and vandalism, all typical tactics of leftist antifascist militants used to intimidate political opponents and pave the way for a revolution.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
  • This approach inadvertently excludes several groups—including low- to moderate-income households, migrants and others—who face challenges such as lack of formal identification, irregular income streams and limited digital literacy.
    Akhil Gupta, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Runs out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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