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
Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
When people talk about high-pressure environments, the conversation usually centers around stress and burnout, but pressure also reveals the quality of leadership already operating under the surface.
—Christine Lentz, Fortune, 29 May 2026
William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
But like many residents, Leo-Omine was burned out by this year’s ballot.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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Noun
Kott spoke about how the open positions could lead to officer overtime and burnout.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
When people talk about high-pressure environments, the conversation usually centers around stress and burnout, but pressure also reveals the quality of leadership already operating under the surface.
—Christine Lentz, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Verb
Better focus, fewer mistakes, stronger ideas, healthier people, and a culture that doesn’t burn out its best employees.
—William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
But like many residents, Leo-Omine was burned out by this year’s ballot.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
Noun
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Eventually, Nomkhitha’s exhaustion and fury at having her home violated overpowered her fear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Early physical symptoms of heat illness may be mistaken for fatigue, thirst or exhaustion, according to Joslin.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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When a group of six fans wearing white t-shirts with the pre-revolution flag emblazoned on the fronts tried to enter, they were stopped by a security staffer, who called over her supervisor.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Many fans have worn the pre-revolutionary flag of the sun and lion that FIFA had banned inside stadiums.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Ashley Geuther’s 9-year-old daughter, Tori, became ill with the flu and at first experienced symptoms typical of the virus, including a high fever, chills and fatigue, per Newsweek.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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How Shilajit Supports Absorption and Energy Research suggests that shilajit may enhance nutrient absorption and help alleviate fatigue in active adults.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The office said on July 14, 2022, without lawful justification and with intent to kill, Quinones-Herstad stabbed Gonzalez-Alarcon, 55, multiple times with a knife, killing her.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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Then in 1999, alleging that related terrorist bombings had continued, Russia again invaded in a second war that would flatten capital city Grozny and kill thousands more people.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That is precisely where selling has exhausted itself four times in the past year.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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The reports project that the Social Security Old Age and Survivors (OASI) Trust Fund will be exhausted in late 2032.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In the Los Angeles Times, Seema Mehta and Nicole Nixon report that Steyer’s ability to appear everywhere ended up tiring out voters.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Shenzhen startup EngineAI can be forgiven for tiring out its PM01 humanoid.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Regardless of species, thyme needs well-draining, slightly dry soil in full sun.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Your patient discipline works best with warmth, and small adjustments create solid comfort that supports your long-term goals without draining your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Verb
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One is something breaking, something wearing out, something being damaged through use, and then there’s also collision.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
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The starters, who’d played heavy minutes all season, were worn out by the Pacers’ speed, depth, and physicality, and after the series the Knicks fired Thibodeau despite his relative success.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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