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or burnt-out
as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
I'm feeling so burned-out that I can't wait for vacation
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or burnt out
as in killed
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 burned-out
Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
The burned-out, rusty remnants of a walk-in vault squat in the center of the structure.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Fear challenged that faith as the family walked past more corpses and burned-out houses.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
While young people reportedly feel burnt-out by dating apps, Strava’s Year in Sport: Trend Report last year reported a 59% increase in running club participation globally in 2024.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Many are tired of seeing their generation framed as burnt-out or irrelevant.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
With so much pressure to parent perfectly, many parents feel burnt-out trying to adhere too strictly to gentle parenting practices, according to Pezalla’s research.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
At thirty-three, he was burned-out on making commercials for a living and wanted to commit to a career in film.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Cut to six years later, and Deadpool is in the middle of a burned-out nowhere digging up Wolverine, who is now a mere skeleton.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 July 2024
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
When kids and parents are burned out and exhausted, sleep, mental health, and overall wellness suffers.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
Cars burned out by cartel members blocked roads in 20 Mexican states and left smoke billowing into the air.
—Maria Verza, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Cars burned out by cartel members blocked roads in 20 Mexican states.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
The fire burned out the entire interior of the truck cab.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Cars burned out by cartel members blocked roads in nearly a dozen Mexican states and left smoke billowing into the air.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 22 Feb. 2026
By 1998, burnt out on stimulants and anticipating a Y2K apocalypse, Land had a breakdown, left academia, and dropped off the map.
—James Duesterberg, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Then, at just 16 years old, Liu abruptly retired from the sport, burnt out from years of nonstop training.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Streets are empty, and some streets have burnt-out vehicles on the medians in the aftermath of the violence that erupted after the drug lord's death.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
The burned-out, rusty remnants of a walk-in vault squat in the center of the structure.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Fear challenged that faith as the family walked past more corpses and burned-out houses.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
While young people reportedly feel burnt-out by dating apps, Strava’s Year in Sport: Trend Report last year reported a 59% increase in running club participation globally in 2024.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Many are tired of seeing their generation framed as burnt-out or irrelevant.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
With so much pressure to parent perfectly, many parents feel burnt-out trying to adhere too strictly to gentle parenting practices, according to Pezalla’s research.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
At thirty-three, he was burned-out on making commercials for a living and wanted to commit to a career in film.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Cut to six years later, and Deadpool is in the middle of a burned-out nowhere digging up Wolverine, who is now a mere skeleton.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 July 2024
Verb
Whether you're feeling burnt out by all the game day preparations, or really craving some brisket for a go-to weeknight meal, this recipe is for you.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
When kids and parents are burned out and exhausted, sleep, mental health, and overall wellness suffers.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
Cars burned out by cartel members blocked roads in 20 Mexican states and left smoke billowing into the air.
—Maria Verza, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Cars burned out by cartel members blocked roads in 20 Mexican states.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
The fire burned out the entire interior of the truck cab.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Cars burned out by cartel members blocked roads in nearly a dozen Mexican states and left smoke billowing into the air.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 22 Feb. 2026
By 1998, burnt out on stimulants and anticipating a Y2K apocalypse, Land had a breakdown, left academia, and dropped off the map.
—James Duesterberg, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Then, at just 16 years old, Liu abruptly retired from the sport, burnt out from years of nonstop training.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burned-out
Adjective
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For anyone who’s tired of layering in linen blankets and jute throw rugs, an accordion divider is another excellent option.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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Want a worker who always shows up, never says no, never gets sick, and can work without getting tired?—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Mexican army killed Oseguera Cervantes just over a week ago while attempting to capture him.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Amplifying the chaos were questions over who will replace Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late leader, who was killed in the aerial barrage over the weekend.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And we're all exhausted by the endless division.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Fluid accumulated in his body, pushing his weight close to 240 pounds and leaving him exhausted and swollen.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Danes wore her hair in a sleek updo and accessorized with small diamond drop earrings with a matching bracelet and a ring.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The temperature exceeded a hundred degrees, and the smoke was so thick that the little cartoon icon on the air-quality app on my phone—which normally wore a cloth mask when the air was bad—now bore a gas mask.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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They’re becoming energized by the change in mood among an extremely weary fan base that’s been subjected to plenty of losing.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2026
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Burger King advised local owners not to raise prices for inflation-weary consumers and suggested the investment will drive up sales.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Henry then stole the ball from Hosana Kitenge and drained a pull-up jumper on the other end for a 61-57 lead with 25 seconds left, and the Anteaters managed to close out the win at the free-throw line.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
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Pierre drained a 3-pointer from the left wing to draw the Big Blue within 70-68 with 32 seconds to go.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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South Africa has already qualified for the semifinals from Group 1, while Zimbabwe has been knocked out after two successive losses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Bayern Munich, who were second in the group stage, play Atalanta, who knocked out German side Borussia Dortmund in the playoffs thanks to a stoppage-time penalty.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Over-micing of the looming Tim the Enchanter, against a psychedelic overboil of bright, surreal colorings on the screens, washed out much of the scene below.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Now, as crypto enters yet another winter, with token prices plummeting and excitement washed out by AI hype, Dragonfly is announcing its fourth fund, a $650 million vehicle.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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