as in exhausted
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
we were completely drained after shoveling snow all afternoon
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1
as in pumped
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
we drained the water from the tank before cleaning it
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2
as in consumed
to make complete use of
virtually drained the country's natural resources
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3
as in tired
to use up all the physical energy of
the long hike drained us
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Recent Examples of drained
Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
What starts as small talk always ends up in heated debates that leave me feeling drained and resentful.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
His acting is as drained of energy as the rest of the movie.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Michelle Risser, a licensed clinical social worker, explains that this occurs when an introvert feels drained after extensive socializing.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes, they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
But when the recession hit, wholesalers disappeared overnight and her bank called in a line of credit that would have drained the company.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Jonny Barber’s colorful Colfax Museum archive finally has a permanent home after years of challenges that have drained its founder’s resources, including floods and a fire that nearly destroyed its former building.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Now living in Las Vegas and working as an Uber Eats driver, Powter opens up in the film about endurance, and what her life looks like after, as the documentary poses, shady management and legal associates drained her finances.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Increase heat to medium, add drained pasta; cook, stirring constantly, until a creamy sauce forms and clings to pasta, about 2 minutes.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
What starts as small talk always ends up in heated debates that leave me feeling drained and resentful.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Still, the growing sense of obligation seems to have drained the joy out of the tradition.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
His acting is as drained of energy as the rest of the movie.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Michelle Risser, a licensed clinical social worker, explains that this occurs when an introvert feels drained after extensive socializing.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes, they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
But when the recession hit, wholesalers disappeared overnight and her bank called in a line of credit that would have drained the company.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Jonny Barber’s colorful Colfax Museum archive finally has a permanent home after years of challenges that have drained its founder’s resources, including floods and a fire that nearly destroyed its former building.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Now living in Las Vegas and working as an Uber Eats driver, Powter opens up in the film about endurance, and what her life looks like after, as the documentary poses, shady management and legal associates drained her finances.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drained
Adjective
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Several hours — and what was probably pounds of foundation — later, an exhausted Diaz had to get back to the New Orleans airport to catch his flight while the rest of the team was at the stadium.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy also warned that exhausted, stressed and overworked controllers, many of whom have reported needing to get second jobs to cover bills while their paychecks are paused, could increase risks of issues arising at airports, and more have been calling in sick.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The true decisive player, however, has been the United Arab Emirates, which has pumped a tremendous amount of money and weapons into the RSF, helping to revive it this year.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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No new music energy has been pumped into it for ages.—
tom freston,
Vulture,
28 Oct. 2025
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Other foods and drinks often consumed include atole, a corn flour beverage, and dark chocolate.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The effort will boost environmentally minded independent designers, emerging talent and students in different ways with the objective being to reshape how fashion is made, produced and consumed.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Cumrige Self-Cleaning Litter Box automatically cleans up after cats and has a waste bin that only needs to be emptied every two weeks.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Shelters packed beyond capacity with migrants just nine months ago have nearly emptied.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brenda Greathouse, Founder and CEO of Legacy Drives Life™, has spent her career at the intersection of information, innovation, and humanity, guiding businesses through this very tech transformation.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The next year, Huffman returned as CEO and spent a decade turning the company around.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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While arriving at The Kelly Clarkson Show, the actress wore a crewneck sweater over edgy black leather pants, a timeless fall combination that always makes a comeback.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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To add some interest, Jenner wore an extra-long, cobalt blue scarf.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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James Guimaraes was on mile seven of his last training run for the New York City Marathon when he got sucked into a bidding war.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
30 Oct. 2025
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Woody Allen’s 2007 drama, starring Farrell and Ewan McGregor as two brothers who get sucked into a murder plot, isn’t well liked, and Farrell’s performance is liked even less.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Drained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drained. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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