run out

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Recent Examples of run out When the country all but ran out of cash and fuel, the burden fell disproportionately on women, who shoulder the domestic load. Pamodi Waravita, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025 If your household is used to grabbing a slice of toast while running out the door, keep things simple for your new family breakfast. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025 Many agencies are expected to run out of money this spring, with the federal government only funded through March, raising questions about how the Trump administration can promise those who take the buyouts would still get paid if the executive branch doesn't control spending. Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2025 Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick). Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for run out 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run out
Verb
  • Matthew will inevitably be cast out of Oliver’s circle–Oliver is fickle and insecure and sets his cohort against each other.
    Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Whatever demons were cast out by Day and Ohio State on the field in Atlanta were long gone from Columbus as well.
    Justin Williams, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Early the following year, in 1866, the military kicked out any freedpeople who refused to make contracts to rent or work the land.
    Scott Spillman, The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Vonn, the three-time Olympic medalist returning to the sport at age 40 with hopes of qualifying for the 2026 Games, had her second straight DNF, after a fall last week in Italy, when she was kicked out of position around a turn and skied out with seven gates to go.
    Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In his old line of work, eliminating folks for money-laundering brother Knuckles (Daniel Wu), Marvin could kill without question.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Read More: Trump Shares the Founders' Delusions on Canada Secretary of State James G. Blaine saw annexation as a way to eliminate continued and contentious competition over fish and timber.
    Marc-William Palen / Made by History, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Basic economy is specifically excluded from this promotion, and only the base fare of a ticket, which excludes government taxes and fees, counts toward the bonus mile earnings.
    Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
  • It's not meant to segment or cut off or exclude a particular group.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Republican Senator Jerry Moran said the idea of a two-state solution cannot just be thrown out.
    Patricia Zengerle, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
  • After Grimace threw out the first pitch before a June game, the Mets went on a winning streak, which led the mascot to appear at games through the team’s playoff push.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025

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“Run out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20out. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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