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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
This puts them at significant risk of experiencing physical and mental strain that can lead to burnout and leaving the workforce before retirement age.
—Kate Perepezko, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Zoe Zannos was in their final year of school for graphic design and already burned out.
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Protect your energy instead of undermining feelings of burnout.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
This puts them at significant risk of experiencing physical and mental strain that can lead to burnout and leaving the workforce before retirement age.
—Kate Perepezko, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Verb
Setting the cutting height too low can cause the lawn to burn out in the hot sun and may also force the mower blades into contact with dirt clumps, bumps in the yard, or low-lying obstacles, such as small rocks.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Zoe Zannos was in their final year of school for graphic design and already burned out.
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
Noun
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However, his own attempts to calculate a scientific law of human exhaustion were similarly dubious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Two high-profile shows at the same time—and yet, her countenance displays no sign of exhaustion.—
Dennis Braatz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Video of the shooting was captured on the home’s surveillance cameras and the body cameras worn by police, all of which was reviewed by Prescott’s office.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Queen Camilla returned to her one of her go-to suede-and-leather cap-toe pumps, while Jessica Oyelowo wore black patent mary janes with floral and crystal detail.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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The lightweight, secure fit helps avoid ear fatigue associated with traditional earbuds, while Bluetooth connectivity makes pairing simple.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Viewer fatigue is less of a factor when stakes are raised down the stretch, though.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Verb
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In a final battle, the Darksaber is destroyed, Gideon and his clones are seemingly killed, and the newly united Mandalorians settle back on Mandalore.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Initial tests suggested the outbreak may not involve the Ebola Zaire strain, which was responsible for Congo’s devastating 2018-2020 epidemic that killed more than 1,000 people.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Specifically, the program targets gap funding, financial support for students who are academically on track to graduate but have exhausted every other source of aid and still face an outstanding balance that could prevent them from finishing.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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At the school board meeting, many parents said they were exhausted from battling their kids over screen time.—
Sharon Lurye,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Tottenham began to tire and Tel was ultimately punished for his reckless boot in his own box.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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With recent collaborations with tech titans like NVIDIA and hardware experts like Kinova, AtkinsRéalis is building an ecosystem where the next generation of energy is managed by machines that never tire and fear nothing, even the invisible glow of a reactor core.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mitchell did not miss a shot in the quarter, draining all three of her 3-point tries as well as a step-back jumper.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Even with so many suspects, Janet's brother, Francesco Caltieri, remembers hope draining away in his family's household.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Eventually it will get worn out and donated, as is the case with so many t-shirts.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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These swaps cover the biggest exposure pathways and most can happen gradually as items wear out.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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