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

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wears his faith on his sleeve and shares it in legal opinions and threatening missives on state letterhead.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Protection wears with use, so consumers can refresh it on a later visit.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of wears

Verb

When an unplanned blast kills a boy from the village, the elders take advance compensation to keep the peace.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Listeria infects about 1,250 people in the United States annually, according to the CDC, and kills about 172 of those people.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of kills

Verb

Instead of occupying both sides with large cooling vents, air enters toward the front of the station and exhausts through the rear.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
If the low-breadth market finally exhausts itself and rolls over, your capital at risk is mathematically capped at that 3%.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhausts

Verb

While the concept has always had Fox shocks, it was first seen with Maxxis rubber, and subsequently with Schwalbe Tacky Chan downhill tires on DT Swiss wheels last year.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of tires

Verb

Rocky Marciano knocks out Jersey Joe Walcott in the 13th round to retain the world heavyweight title.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 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

Until, suddenly, the life drains from his eyes, sometimes for barely a second, and returning before anyone else in the scene notices.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
The all-in-one dock cleans the spinning dual mops with hot water, dries them with warm air to prevent musty smells, and automatically drains and refills the water tank.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of drains

Verb

Before the constant stream of sarcastic Ultron commentary wears out its welcome around the series’ halfway point, the bad guy’s brevity is a nice counterpoint to all of the sentient ennui.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
If the system simply wears out, that may be a warranty claim.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026