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verb (1)

past tense of bore

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verb (2)

past tense of bore

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bored
Adjective
Stein described the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act before a classroom of bored students. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 The trick, according to the researchers, is to find that cognitive Goldilocks zone, the sweet spot between overwhelmed and bored. Paul McClure 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2025
Verb
Doing the same things every day and not getting bored with doing the same things every day. Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024 Doing the same things every day and not getting bored with doing the same things every day. Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bored
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bored
tired
Adjective
  • Mowing Lawns Homeowners are usually away on vacation or are probably too tired to maintain their yards.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • But, in Dick’s opinion, Charlie grew tired of baseball’s daily grind.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 June 2025

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“Bored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bored. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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