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
Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Beyond the financial strain, sandwich generation caregivers face a significant emotional toll, says Nichols, as caring for two generations at once can heighten the risk of burnout.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
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
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Noun
By reducing medical providers’ workloads, these tools can help curb physician burnout, a problem that has plagued the medical field for years.
—Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Beyond the financial strain, sandwich generation caregivers face a significant emotional toll, says Nichols, as caring for two generations at once can heighten the risk of burnout.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
Noun
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Long work hours, overnight shifts, sleep disorders, and extended periods of driving can all contribute to exhaustion.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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Holding the mic light in his hand, barely touching it, like a delicate flower, trying to hide the exhaustion in his voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Police released an image captured from a surveillance video showing a person wearing dark clothes and a backpack, with their face covered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Liu’s jacket—worn open over a white crewneck tee—featured a breast pocket bearing the house’s telltale LV monogram.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your intensity works best when sustained by practical habits that reduce decision fatigue.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Nick Pivetta, the Padres’ presumptive opening-day starter, is being given extra rest between starts due to what is described as arm fatigue.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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The long-simmering rivalry between Sunni and Shiite Muslims erupted into a civil war that killed tens of thousands of civilians.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As all of these bankruptcy cases illustrate, litigation is one of the most common drivers for association bankruptcies, and much like foreclosures, it should only be considered when all other reasonable options have been exhausted.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Barely a minute or two ticked away at Galen Center last month,but USC freshman Alijah Arenas already was exhausted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Harvard-Westlake tried to tire him out in the second half denying him the ball and pushing him away from the basket.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The strategy that King decided on at the last minute was to hang back, lobbing softballs to create long volleys that would tire Riggs out.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Officials say a goal of the attacks is to undermine support for Ukraine, spread fear and discord in European societies and drain investigative resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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If your plant is struggling, adjusting your watering schedule or repotting in fresh, well-draining soil will likely make a bigger difference.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Of course, local restaurants and other food vendors are ready to serve you once your sweet tooth wears out.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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These vape devices aren’t failing or wearing out.—
Ryan Brennan
March 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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