runs out

Definition of runs outnext
present tense third-person singular of run out
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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
  • This eliminates the multi-step, click-heavy processes that often lead to client drop-off, keeping prospects engaged on LinkedIn.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • The tinted product, launched May 6, eliminates the need for lotion, oil and sunscreen, offering high-performance protection and optimal hydration.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • The risk of dehumanization — of building a future that excludes God and reduces the other to a means — is an ancient and ever-new temptation that today takes on a technical guise.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
  • When done properly, this barrier completely excludes birds rather than only deterring them.
    Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • That, along with the public opposition, contributed to the 20-year moratorium Thursday’s Senate vote throws out.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
  • 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
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“Runs out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20out. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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