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 full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 reveals where your creative fire may be burning out due to overextension.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Many top performers are burning out not from overwork alone, but from the emotional toll of never feeling allowed to stop striving.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Last month, Philadelphia had code orange air quality alerts thanks to wildfires burning out of control in Canada.
—Michael E. Mann, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Her goal is to help other women claim senior titles and six-figure salaries earlier in their careers—without burning out along the way.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
That’s why Do Big moves quickly, helping developers meet community demand without burning out.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
That doesn’t mean burning out or micromanaging every detail.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
Rash of wildfires highlights dangers of extreme weather More than 500 wildfires were burning out of control in Canada, authorities there said, and around 81 million people in the US were under air quality alerts.
—semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The agency says more than 500 are burning out of control, forcing thousands of Canadians to evacuate their homes.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Many top performers are burning out not from overwork alone, but from the emotional toll of never feeling allowed to stop striving.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Last month, Philadelphia had code orange air quality alerts thanks to wildfires burning out of control in Canada.
—Michael E. Mann, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Her goal is to help other women claim senior titles and six-figure salaries earlier in their careers—without burning out along the way.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
That’s why Do Big moves quickly, helping developers meet community demand without burning out.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
That doesn’t mean burning out or micromanaging every detail.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
Rash of wildfires highlights dangers of extreme weather More than 500 wildfires were burning out of control in Canada, authorities there said, and around 81 million people in the US were under air quality alerts.
—semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The agency says more than 500 are burning out of control, forcing thousands of Canadians to evacuate their homes.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burning out
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Williams was remembered for wearing goggles and a knee wrap and by his intensity during those games.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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Beckham, wearing Saint Laurent peep-toe heels, a white T-shirt and check pencil skirt from her own collection, sits in a big, sunny room filled with racks of clothing and accessories samples, all the elements of her current world.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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But she’s batted against by her own clients — including Danielle Macdonald, who is terminally afraid of accidentally killing her own newborn child — and the medical administration hovering around her daughter, demanding immediate improvements or else.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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Roberson was convicted of killing his daughter, Nikki, in their home in the small East Texas city of Palestine in 2002.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Specifically for Social Security, projections indicate that the retirement trust fund will be depleted in late 2032, with the combined retirement and disability trust funds exhausting their reserves by 2034.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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So Much Fun) and others exhausting (the YSL Slime Language comps, 2023’s Business Is Business), as well as too many studio leaks unleashed via message board accounts.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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So people shouldn’t swim against the current, which puts them at risk of tiring out.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In 2018, after knocking out the Yankees in the ALDS, the Red Sox blasted the tune.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The first, of course, came last year, and featured Cleveland knocking out the Tigers in a full-distance best-of-five ALDS.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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This past winter, the overhaul included the loss of Gleyber Torres, who was a two-time All-Star with the Yankees before refusing to move off of second base to accommodate Chisholm and eventually wearing out his welcome in the Bronx.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This indicated that some fluid was washing out lutetium from rocks on the asteroid.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brightness is stunning, colors pop naturally, and dark scenes stay detailed without washing out, which proves to be great for movie nights or gaming marathons.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Soundbar Deals The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus instantly enhances the sound on any TV without taking over your entire living room or draining your wallet.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, large swathes of Punjab and Sindh provinces, both key cotton-growing districts, are still draining out.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Burning out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burning%20out. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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