running out

present participle of run out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for running out
Verb
  • The final moments of the match featured the WWE Intercontinental Champion hitting the Three Amigos, with Styles kicking out of his pinfall attempt.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Seldon is absolutely stumped, immediately disappearing and closing the Vault and kicking out everyone inside to face the invasion on their own.
    Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Although he’s been linked to other teams already, one idea worth throwing out there is Kevin Love.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
  • And at the same time, the same thing is happening at the top of the talent stack – big tech is fighting for top talent in AI and semiconductor applications, throwing out absurd pay packages and huge bonus checks to try to steal talent.
    Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Not eliminating it means things will happen.
    Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Worse, Rantanen and the Stars wound up eliminating Colorado in Round 2 of the NHL playoffs last spring.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Adults can grow to be 8 to 10 inches long, excluding their tails, Swell Reptiles said.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In the interview, part of the promotion for the film After the Hunt, Polidoro asked Roberts and Garfield a question about the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements, excluding co-star Ayo Edebiri in her address.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Running out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20out. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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