as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
your tiredness will go away after a good rest
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Recent Examples of tiredness
Shah, along with a clinical psychologist and a leadership coach, explain how to banish daily bouts of tiredness and boost energy levels in both body and mind.
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Andee Tagle, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
In the long list of factors behind Tottenham’s shocking collapse in losing 5-2 at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday, tiredness probably wouldn’t crack the top 10.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Per the Mayo Clinic, signs and symptoms include extreme thirst, dizziness, confusion, tiredness, and minimal or dark-colored urine.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
Stress, excitement or tiredness can set off an unwanted, uncontrollable volley of sudden jerky movements and/or a spew of four-letter and other words.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Lifestyle changes can help reduce symptoms, as tics can be triggered by factors such as stress, tiredness or excitement, according to the NHS.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Another warning sign that often flies under the radar is profound fatigue—an overwhelming tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest (something that many of us are quick to dismiss).
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
Too little iron can cause tiredness.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Andee Tagle, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
In the long list of factors behind Tottenham’s shocking collapse in losing 5-2 at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday, tiredness probably wouldn’t crack the top 10.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Per the Mayo Clinic, signs and symptoms include extreme thirst, dizziness, confusion, tiredness, and minimal or dark-colored urine.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
Stress, excitement or tiredness can set off an unwanted, uncontrollable volley of sudden jerky movements and/or a spew of four-letter and other words.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Lifestyle changes can help reduce symptoms, as tics can be triggered by factors such as stress, tiredness or excitement, according to the NHS.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Another warning sign that often flies under the radar is profound fatigue—an overwhelming tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest (something that many of us are quick to dismiss).
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
Too little iron can cause tiredness.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiredness
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With the help of journalist Gerrick Kennedy, the memoir details Brandy's meteoric rise to fame as a young teen while volleying ambition, exhaustion and self-doubt, moving through a predatory and tormenting industry and being misunderstood in the public eye.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Investors should be wary given the bearish technical catalysts in former leaders like TSM and signs of long-term upside exhaustion across the sector.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Form Insoles combine mechanical arch support with a neuro-stimulating texture, which is proven to reduce foot fatigue and arch pain by increasing overall foot awareness and foot posture.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the real flex is chartering your own flight—avoiding check-in-desk fatigue, security lines, and concern about overweight luggage altogether.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Tiredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiredness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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