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
Families are aging, caregivers are burning out, and too many people are forced into crisis placements or inappropriate settings because suitable housing options simply do not exist.
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Fay Lenz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
This approach is gaining traction across sales, partnerships, and customer success teams, where professionals face constant pressure to be responsive without burning out.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Slowing down the rate at which heat left the bulb prevented the filament from burning out as quickly.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Layoff anxiety is driving side hustles, and some side hustlers are burning out trying to get a business off the ground or taking on too many side hustles.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 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
Fay Lenz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
This approach is gaining traction across sales, partnerships, and customer success teams, where professionals face constant pressure to be responsive without burning out.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Slowing down the rate at which heat left the bulb prevented the filament from burning out as quickly.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Layoff anxiety is driving side hustles, and some side hustlers are burning out trying to get a business off the ground or taking on too many side hustles.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burning out
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Minutes later, wearing a blue lanyard with a solid gold medal hanging across his chest, Tkachuk called into the stands for Gaudreau’s two children to join the official team picture.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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That ruling paved the way for federal immigration officials to continue wearing masks during California operations.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Also on Tuesday, Indivisible CT is conducting an anti-ICE rally on the state Capitol lawn, taking political aim at a federal agency that has fallen sharply out of public favor after killing two American citizens in Minnesota and roughing up scores of others.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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The ex-husband of former First Lady Jill Biden, who has been accused of killing his wife late last year, pleaded not guilty in the case during a virtual court appearance on Tuesday.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The selling pressure appears to be exhausting itself, setting the stage for a classic snap-back rally.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Still, investors in tech giants are growing nervous because these firms are essentially exhausting their available capital to fund the infrastructure buildout, according to Luria.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 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
Verb
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From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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In his defense, Barnett took the stand to say there was no murder plot and that Thomas extorted him for the money using physical violence – knocking out his teeth, injured his left shoulder, and smacking his private parts.—
Sydney Pereira,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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And yes, that extends to our federal government — in particular, the Department of Homeland Security, which is fast wearing out its welcome here.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 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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Tiny water droplets can scatter light, washing out the vivid reds and oranges.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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That's it—no waiting and washing out required.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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To prevent this from happening again, repot the peace lily in fresh soil that is well-draining.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wembanyama made a 3-pointer, but Raptors star Barnes ended it by draining his only shot of the game.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Burning out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burning%20out. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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