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drained

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verb

past tense of drain
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drained
Adjective
  • That endurance capacity is likely due to female bodies preferentially using slow-burning fat over quickly exhausted carbohydrates, in both athletes and less sporty people, studies have shown.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
  • Moreover, deep cleaning tasks that involve scrubbing or reorganizing cabinets can take longer than anticipated, leaving you feeling exhausted before bed.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • Water though is still provided by UNICEF, pumped from Jordan.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Water from the Delta is pumped to cities throughout Southern California, and the region’s largest supplier supported the plan.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The inferno has consumed homes in the ritzy area, including those belonging to celebrities.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The area quickly became consumed by flames Tuesday when high-speed Santa Ana winds created fire risks across parts of Southern California.
    Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Mowing Lawns Homeowners are usually away on vacation or are probably too tired to maintain their yards.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • But, in Dick’s opinion, Charlie grew tired of baseball’s daily grind.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • Interim head coach Doug Christie emptied the bench in layers throughout the fourth quarter while the Magic’s lead hovered around 30 points, and the Kings ultimately lost to Orlando, 121-91.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Previous looting emptied the burial, but the archaeologists still found some grave goods.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Automated systems can quickly match candidates to roles, reducing the time spent on manual screening and improving recruitment's overall efficiency.
    Silvija Martincevic, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Reid spent a few hours watching film of the Pittsburgh Steelers just hours before the Chiefs hosted the Houston Texans.
    Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • If Rowan sucked at her job, she’d be fired.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Liverpool need to play a smart game and not get sucked into a frantic contest like United did.
    Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The bodies of some of the dead whales have appeared depleted and malnourished, leading some scientists to believe the problem could be a lack of food.
    Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
  • But their pitching rotation is depleted, largely due to a few injuries, so the Cubs may look for a trade partner to help boost the pitching staff.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Drained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drained. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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