as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
people in that job often suffer burnout and have to retire at a relatively early age
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
working 12-hour days at that job just burned me out
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Recent Examples of burnout
Michael Cox, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Just be careful not to say yes to everything, because Mars in Sag is also notorious for burnout.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
At senior levels, this often results in leaders living under constant stress and burning out quickly.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The concept of five substitutes was about easing physical demands on players, therefore guarding against injury and physical burnout.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Just be careful not to say yes to everything, because Mars in Sag is also notorious for burnout.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
At senior levels, this often results in leaders living under constant stress and burning out quickly.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
Noun
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Her troubles—sleepless nights, endless exhaustion—could simply be the result of young parenthood.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Trade timing & outlook After breaking out to new all-time highs, momentum appears overextended, and signs of buyer exhaustion suggest a potential pullback.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jenner also shared a mirror selfie, covering her chest with one arm and wearing a towel low on her waist.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Upon arrival at Star Flat, travelers disembark the train wearing red light necklaces (to ensure no one gets lost), which provide light without compromising night vision.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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As a solution to the problem of fatigue, two extra changes has been the footballing equivalent of throwing a glass of water onto a chip pan fire.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The tactic is basically authoritarianism through fatigue.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over the course of four months in 1956-57, Israeli forces killed as many as 1,500 Palestinians in Gaza.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Listeria infects about 1,250 people in the United States each year, according to the CDC, and kills about 172.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The group exhausts and irritates opposing pitchers.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, the players named in the probe have already exhausted their eligibility.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Snell continued to tire and miss his spots, Toronto’s opportunities kept flowing.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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During the final week, the crew worked nonstop for sixty hours in a heat wave that parched energy and drained our bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Instead, voters now are expressing concerns that high prices for groceries, electricity bills and housing are draining their bank accounts.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The lightweight and soft fabric features a curved hem that is easy to tuck or wear out.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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And many of her makeup looks are not really designed to be worn out to a party, as the prosthetics can get pretty hot and sometimes even impair her visibility.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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