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
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
Even in ostensibly multiracial coalitions, this approach leads to burnout and disengagement for activists of color.
—Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Using a vacuum to clean up small debris, such as sand in large amounts, can cause the motor to overheat, potentially burning out and shortening the lifespan of your vacuum.
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—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
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Noun
One in five schools experience physical attacks or fights between students, necessitating a teacher response that leads to burnout.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
Even in ostensibly multiracial coalitions, this approach leads to burnout and disengagement for activists of color.
—Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
More than 725 fires are currently active, with many burning out of control.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Using a vacuum to clean up small debris, such as sand in large amounts, can cause the motor to overheat, potentially burning out and shortening the lifespan of your vacuum.
2.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
Noun
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Overworking can actually lead to diminishing returns, where exhaustion causes mistakes and reduces efficiency.—
Kent Ingle,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, common symptoms of Valley fever include: Cough Fever Pain in the chest Fatigue or a constant feeling of exhaustion Who is most at risk for Valley fever? Valley fever gets its name from California’s San Joaquin Valley.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Here is a closer look at what the Jayhawks will be wearing in that game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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Gastineau and Favre were surrounded by multiple onlookers and Gastineau wore a microphone provided by the film crew.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Side effects included extreme fatigue, nausea, mouth sores, and hair loss. Amber, who had always worn her blonde hair long, cut off 12 inches to prepare.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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This can lead to symptoms like fatigue, appetite changes, and even heart issues.—
Michelle Pugle,
Verywell Health,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Weather systems Andrea, Barry, Chantal and Dexter were classified as tropical storms earlier this year, as Barry caused flooding in southeastern Mexico and Central Texas, where flooding killed more than 130 people.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Desperate Housewives starred Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Longoria and Nicollette Sheridan as five women — mostly friends — living on Wisteria Lane, who begin uncovering dark secrets after their neighbor Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong) kills herself.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The choice is whether to exhaust yourself trying to conduct every note or to lay down a rhythm that enables your entire team to create something extraordinary together.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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My mother, exhausted, would simply tell us to go to bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Procedures at the clinic sometimes ran through the night—the record for the latest was four in the morning—but Terrazas never seemed to tire.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Design can nudge employees toward better creativity, recovery, and well-being, or leave them drained.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Treating the condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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You’ll likely be worn out, so opt for a casual spot for dinner.—
Jennifer Broome,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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These metallic sneakers from Veja are fancy enough to wear out on the town, but comfy enough to don for long days of sightseeing; pair them with your lounge set for the plane and save space in your carry-on.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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