BURNS OUT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

burns out

verb

present tense third-person singular of burn out

as in wears

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 burns out When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going. — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for burns out

Verb

Underneath a Blossom-style hat, the model wears a set of enormous mismatched silver earrings that graze the shoulders of her sharp black blazer.

— Julia Hobbs, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
Outside of Sezane, the queen of Spain often wears shoe designs by Aquazzura, Calzados Picón, Carolina Herrera, Hugo Boss, Magrit and more.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of wears

Verb

Its bubbling action lifts dirt, kills bacteria, and removes mold and mildew without harsh fumes.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Lizzie subsequently kills Manchester with a hatchet, with Maggie present, before the pair turn their attention to Andrew and Abby.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of kills

Verb

If a bureaucratic process exhausts whatever time a citizen has available, then benefits are lost or rights are denied.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
That’s because even ordinary winds – and far worse, storms and earthquakes – cause tall buildings to sway, which ruins people’s concentration, wrecks their mood, and even exhausts them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026

Definition of exhausts

Verb

More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Kenner said Thuja will only truly rest after a long session of training or searching, which tires out not only her body but also her brain.

— Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of tires

Verb

Rocky Marciano knocks out Ezzard Charles in the eighth round at Yankee Stadium in New York to retain his world heavyweight title.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
That knocks out the mac and cheese at The Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden, GGC Smokehouse, Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar & Ribs, The Smoke Pit, Original Chicken ‘n Ribs, Angry Ale’s, Chophouse 101 and Nana Morrison’s Soul Food.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of knocks out

Verb

Once your washer drains, that water becomes wastewater alongside everything flowing from sinks, showers, toilets and dishwashers.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Not Improving Drainage Mums won’t thrive in soil that drains poorly and stays too soggy.

— Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of drains

Verb

If the system simply wears out, that may be a warranty claim.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
If your compressor fails after years of normal use or your system simply wears out after heavy usage, homeowners insurance typically won't pay for a replacement because the failure wasn't caused by a covered peril.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 July 2026