tire of
verb
tired of; tiring of; tires of
: to become bored by (something) : to stop being interested in (something)
He soon tired of doing the same work every day.
She never tires of listening to music.
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Iranian officials never tire of saying that the country has twice been attacked by the US in the last year while negotiations were ongoing.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Which is why many Americans have begun to tire of the sieges in their communities.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Hardin said the suspect shot out the tires of a car across the street and at a home.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Boasting one of the country’s most vibrant Main Streets, with more than 60 shops, plus a dozen art galleries and bountiful dining options, Berlin’s residents and visitors never tire of things to do.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Which is why many Americans have begun to tire of the sieges in their communities.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Hardin said the suspect shot out the tires of a car across the street and at a home.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Boasting one of the country’s most vibrant Main Streets, with more than 60 shops, plus a dozen art galleries and bountiful dining options, Berlin’s residents and visitors never tire of things to do.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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“Tire of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tire%20of. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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