as in exhausted
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
we were completely drained after shoveling snow all afternoon
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as in pumped
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
we drained the water from the tank before cleaning it
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as in consumed
to make complete use of
virtually drained the country's natural resources
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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
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander was 5 of 15 from the floor in the first three quarters, but drained all three of his shots in the fourth.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Another magma reservoir in the crust, one thought to feed Kolumbo, contracted as its reserves drained away.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Many had already drained their savings and exhausted loan options late last year, during another government shutdown that became the longest in American history.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Tatum drained a corner three and slipped a pass to Queta for a powerful driving dunk over Holmgren.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
In my testing, the battery life largely held to that estimate, and when they're completely drained, 10 minutes in the charging case is enough to get 3 hours of listening time.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
The rest of the economy, drained of investment because everything was poured into data centers for years, is already weak.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Clemson’s Mia Moore drained a buzzer-beater from beyond the arc.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
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
The escalation in the Middle East has drained both attention and resources away from Ukraine, Vadym, 31, added.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander was 5 of 15 from the floor in the first three quarters, but drained all three of his shots in the fourth.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Another magma reservoir in the crust, one thought to feed Kolumbo, contracted as its reserves drained away.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Many had already drained their savings and exhausted loan options late last year, during another government shutdown that became the longest in American history.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Tatum drained a corner three and slipped a pass to Queta for a powerful driving dunk over Holmgren.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
In my testing, the battery life largely held to that estimate, and when they're completely drained, 10 minutes in the charging case is enough to get 3 hours of listening time.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
The rest of the economy, drained of investment because everything was poured into data centers for years, is already weak.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Clemson’s Mia Moore drained a buzzer-beater from beyond the arc.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drained
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Families are still overwhelmed and caregivers are still exhausted, and far too many conversations are still happening too late.—
Alex Rizo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Why tire himself out, become completely exhausted and out of breath, crumple up the bedsheets that were changed just a few days ago, get someone else’s germs all over himself, and then reek of sweat afterward?—
Agnieszka Szpila,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The cold light of day at Citizens Bank Park exposed all that sunshine pumped in Arizona this spring.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 27,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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And on behalf of myself, Victor, Christina, Jeremy, we are really pumped to go do this for this entire team.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The sponsor group believes this is a direct result of the large portion of the rental market being consumed by short-term rentals, especially those owned by individuals who do not live in Borrego Springs.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Changing consumer appetites Once the primary source of community news and information, local TV news stations are struggling with their own tough story, one marked by declining ratings, stagnant revenue growth and rapid shifts in how media is consumed in the internet era.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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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 threatened building at the end of Williams Avenue in Strathmere has been emptied, and the township committee voted this week to demolish it.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Your life is not a sprint, and your mind is not a fuel tank to be emptied.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The complaint says Heifler spent weeks discussing the plot with the undercover law enforcement official, and at one point went to scope out Kiswani's home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aaron spent long hours at his computer answering queries, fixing bugs, and releasing updates to serve his growing base.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The hosts at Peacock Alley wore floor-length dresses with golden paillettes that would not be amiss on an Emmys red carpet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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One guest wore lettuce on his head, another had a bird’s nest in her antlers, and a third donned a pineapple on top of a wire basket.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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These young men were sucked into the manosphere.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Chaplin’s famous scene in Modern Times was a bit grislier, ending with him getting sucked into the conveyor belt itself.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Drained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drained. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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