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
Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
French brand Delsey Paris is one of the leading luggage brands in blending style with durable suitcase design, proving that reliable, longstanding luggage doesn’t have to mean bulky shells and boring neutrals.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
By then, Vokietaitis’ yips had taken on a life of their own and as the Cougars were boring in to foul him intentionally and place him back on that torture chamber that was thinly disguised as a free-throw line, Miller signaled for the timeout to thwart the season's first Hack-a-Matas.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Going super matchy-matchy with furniture makes a room look bland and even boring.
—Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
French brand Delsey Paris is one of the leading luggage brands in blending style with durable suitcase design, proving that reliable, longstanding luggage doesn’t have to mean bulky shells and boring neutrals.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The four-time NBA champion has tricked out his trusty Whoop with a Poubel charm, bringing a bit of his signature swag to otherwise boring wearable tech.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
By then, Vokietaitis’ yips had taken on a life of their own and as the Cougars were boring in to foul him intentionally and place him back on that torture chamber that was thinly disguised as a free-throw line, Miller signaled for the timeout to thwart the season's first Hack-a-Matas.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boring
Adjective
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Flimsy nozzles crack and leak, and heavy-duty nozzles get tiring to hold when your garden calls for more watering time than your hands can handle.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Swift herself talked about how tiring the tour was and what her plans for the future were last October on BBC Radio 1 with Greg James.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That, and [making] stupid pictures of my friends.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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But most players aren’t stupid.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The first concert starts with Ciani’s signature ocean sounds before Cunningham’s chords—dull, glassy—add an atonal sheen.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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These changes can leave your skin feeling dry, dull, and more sensitive than before.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Or maybe this was a slow roll, meant to culminate with the two All-Stars crescendoing into the playoff push.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Feed Forever Goldy® Arborvitae annually in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Since 2023, a Sasquatch figure — similar to the one in the old Jack Link’s Beef Jerky ads — has appeared atop the Royals Hall of Fame in left field after Pasquantino reaches base.—
PJ Green
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Not yet able to buy an alcoholic drink, Knueppel is only 20 years old.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline topping a multiyear high of $4 a gallon, according to AAA, inflation-weary commuters are having a tough time absorbing the energy shock.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nike’s recovery was already coming at a tough time as a global trade war dented its efforts to improve profitability and drive sales from inflation-weary shoppers.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Jessica Golden,Jacob Pramuk,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Robert Pattinson jumped on the dusty-pink trend, strapping on a Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre Chronograph Moon with a copper-colored dial for the New York premiere of The Drama.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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Across the river in Mexico, men hawk rides in their dusty pick-ups, on horseback or by donkey, to take tourists three-quarters of a mile up a dirt road.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While McMahan has also brought home butter from Japan, Italy and other travels, the internet seems particularly enamored with the French heavy-hitters right now.—
Elliott Harrell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Alfortish wasn’t in the courtroom during the trial, but his presence hung heavy in the air.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Boring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boring. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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