runs out

Definition of runs outnext
present tense third-person singular of run out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs out
Verb
  • Pretti then spits on the SUV and kicks out the vehicle's passenger-side taillight.
    Kevin Ko, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • For the landscaping team, this plan eliminates guesswork, minimizes mid-project changes, and keeps the entire process running smoothly.
    Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Staying near your meeting location, conference venue, or in the city center saves time and eliminates the need for lengthy rideshares or rental cars.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Givens filed a court petition to issue a temporary restraining order against Dallas County commissioners from rewarding judges with a collective $500,000 in supplemental pay because the payment plan excludes her.
    Steve Pickett, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Senate Bill 26-115 excludes a number of convictions from automatically qualifying for the process — including first-degree murder — but allows for district attorneys to bring a petition for any prisoner at the prosecution’s discretion.
    Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Blood Meridian throws out the Western trope of good versus evil in favor of a nihilist view of a world consumed by violence.
    Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
  • This isn’t something Lugo just throws out in casual conversations.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Runs out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20out. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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