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verb (1)

past tense of bore

bored

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verb (2)

past tense of bore

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bored
Adjective
Photo of young thoughtful academic school boy touch cheek curiosity dreaming bored enjoy books sitting floor home background. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025 Starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie, the Netflix release centers on a group of bored retirees who get together to solve cases. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Or is being bored an inherent part of childhood, maybe even one with long-term benefits? Jana Pollack, Parents, 15 Aug. 2025 Still the gigantic creature bored his way downward, with undiminished speed. Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bored
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bored
tired
Adjective
  • Susan has lifted us up for 50 years; and her arms have not grown tired.
    Scott Simon, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Discard the tired-looking center and separate clumps from the outer edges by hand or use a sharp knife or pruning saw.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Bored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bored. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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