as in tiring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
I wish this book weren't so boring; I keep falling asleep whenever I try to read it
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as in drilling
to make a hole or series of holes in
some woodpecker bored holes in our tree in the backyard
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as in wearying
to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous
the professor's lifeless and unimaginative teaching style bored the students to death
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Recent Examples of boring
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 June 2025
For decades, data centers were seen simply as infrastructure or a commodity — stable, almost boring, said Brian LaComb, the company’s area vice president.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
On the field, the brand is beyond boring.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
On January 5, the Materialists star wore a very sheer dress for a taping of Late Night with Seth Meyers, breaking the age-old (read: boring) myth that brown and black don’t pair well together.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 June 2025
For decades, data centers were seen simply as infrastructure or a commodity — stable, almost boring, said Brian LaComb, the company’s area vice president.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
Verb
On the field, the brand is beyond boring.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
On the field, the brand is beyond boring.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boring
Adjective
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The 35-year-old started 22 of the 24 games Cronenworth missed with a fractured rib and was clearly tiring at the end, going 3-for-30 in his final nine starts.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Bradley was clearly tiring, having struggled at times defensively in the second half.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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This one is one person on the street obviously taking the soul of a protester who was stupid enough to go after some police officers.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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The pair will make stupid decisions, and viewers will likely wonder: would a girl like Paula really do that for a mess like Sloane?—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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There are a few family members who only wear olive, mustard, khaki, black and other dull colors; clunky, unattractive shoes; and few accessories.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5 is no exception, which shines with its abilities to reduce the look of fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and overall dull skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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And then there is a style that believes reading should mimic the obstruction and slow struggle of writing.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Juicy, tender ribs are hard to beat, and cooking them low and slow is the key to achieving that irresistible fall-off-the-bone texture and deep, savory flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Sculpting a modern tale about a porcelain company that’s 250 years old has a lot to do with understanding how younger generations come together, dine and entertain.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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International students make up about 27% of the student body at the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Today, Knight sounds less like a rap-world villain and more like a weary prophet, but still fierce in conviction.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The squad then start the session with a passing drill where the coaches shout and clap constantly, inspiring energy to any weary limbs.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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This record is a gentle correction for listeners who think of blues as either dusty or loud.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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Workers in overalls walk down dusty streets that turn into dusty tracks before petering out to nowhere.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Transitioning from heavy boots to lighter, breathable options like boat shoes, clogs and loafers not only enhances comfort but also offers an opportunity to embrace new styles and trends.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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Usman’s route to victory was to avoid Buckley’s heavy hands, score takedowns, and rack up ground control with his heavy top game.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Boring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boring. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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