as in wearing
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 burning out
The market rewards people who can produce exceptional results without burning out.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Wildfires burning out of control in southern Chile have killed at least 15 people and forced more than 50,000 to evacuate, the government said Sunday.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Takeout used to be the pressure valve, the thing that kept us from burning out after returning from work, out of energy and willpower.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Baker-Mazara played eight minutes, before burning out.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Your energy is precious, and burning out no longer feels worth the adrenaline rush.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Some smoke appeared to come from cars performing donuts and burning out tires at a street takeover, FOX11 Los Angeles reported.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
At senior levels, this often results in leaders living under constant stress and burning out quickly.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 reveals where your creative fire may be burning out due to overextension.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Wildfires burning out of control in southern Chile have killed at least 15 people and forced more than 50,000 to evacuate, the government said Sunday.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Takeout used to be the pressure valve, the thing that kept us from burning out after returning from work, out of energy and willpower.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Baker-Mazara played eight minutes, before burning out.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Your energy is precious, and burning out no longer feels worth the adrenaline rush.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Some smoke appeared to come from cars performing donuts and burning out tires at a street takeover, FOX11 Los Angeles reported.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
At senior levels, this often results in leaders living under constant stress and burning out quickly.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 reveals where your creative fire may be burning out due to overextension.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burning out
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They were joined by other celebrities wearing the pins to voice their objections to ICE, including Justin Bieber, Samara Joy, Kehlani, Lachi, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Teddy Swims also wore the pins.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Feb. 2026
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Celebs began wearing the anti-ICE pins at Sundance Film Festival and the Golden Globes.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Trump has warned against killing protesters and had repeatedly threatened to intervene if Tehran does not change course.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Many did not experience concentration camps but were forced to flee villages and towns as Nazi forces advanced, destroying homes and killing millions.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Gentry had both of those things, but he is headed to the NFL after exhausting his eligibility.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Productivity improvements—many already visible—are sufficient to support that level of prosperity without exhausting the planet.—
Chris Bradley,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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This helps each step feel lighter and easier, diminishing fatigue and letting the wearer venture out farther without tiring.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Dec. 2025
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This constant barrage overshadows the self-care experience, hijacking my focus and frankly, tiring me out.—
Caelan McMichael,
Allure,
7 Oct. 2025
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In his defense, Barnett took the stand to say there was no murder plot and that Thomas threatened him for the money using physical violence — knocking out a tooth, injuring his left shoulder, and smacking his private parts.—
Sydney Pereira,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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In July 2024, an outage with cybersecurity company CrowdStrike plunged the country and beyond into chaos, knocking out services at airports, hospitals, grocery stores and more.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Amazon Essentials Waisted Sweatshirt Dress Dresses aren’t just for wearing out—this sweatshirt dress is the perfect loungewear basic to stay comfortable at home on chilly days.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
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On sale for $30, this sweatshirt and shorts set is a no-brainer for wearing out and about with sneakers.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Helene caused catastrophic damage across western North Carolina, washing out roads including stretches of Interstate 40 that collapsed into the Pigeon River Gorge, damaging bridges and isolating entire communities.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2026
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Dallas’ defense has been bad on third downs, washing out a resurgent Dak Prescott season (second in passing yards and third in passing touchdowns).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Dec. 2025
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Clay-heavy soils under many Michigan roads, especially around Metro Detroit, trap moisture rather than draining it.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Public schools in Florida are funded on a per-student basis, and schools that operate at about half capacity or less typically do not generate enough money to be self-supporting, instead draining the district’s budget.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Burning out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burning%20out. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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