tire of
phrasal 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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The spokesperson, who did not identify themselves, provided a link to a video showing a NorCal Resist volunteer being detained after he was accused of damaging the tire of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection vehicle during an enforcement operation in south Sacramento.
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In addition, this writer asked panel members to consider if fans would tire of hearing about the same four drivers for three straight weeks.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 July 2025
But those same voters may tire of the lack of follow through, as Californians have.
—Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 19 July 2025
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, 13 July 2025
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In addition, this writer asked panel members to consider if fans would tire of hearing about the same four drivers for three straight weeks.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 July 2025
But those same voters may tire of the lack of follow through, as Californians have.
—Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 19 July 2025
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, 13 July 2025
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“Tire of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tire%20of. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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