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or burnt-out
as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
I'm feeling so burned-out that I can't wait for vacation
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or burnt out
as in killed
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 burned-out
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Among the many other programmes, the three-day Feel Alive Again programme is suited to those suffering the after effects of the pandemic or generally burnt-out from the pace of 21st-century life.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Americans are burned-out, frustrated, and hunting for scapegoats.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The pressure to fill programs with demanding quadruple jumps and triple axels, while innovating the sport, prompted Liu to retire, burnt-out, at 16.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Streets are empty, and some streets have burnt-out vehicles on the medians in the aftermath of the violence that erupted after the drug lord's death.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
The burned-out, rusty remnants of a walk-in vault squat in the center of the structure.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Fear challenged that faith as the family walked past more corpses and burned-out houses.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
Many are tired of seeing their generation framed as burnt-out or irrelevant.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Having nannied in New York City for three years, Capra found herself getting burned out.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Eight years ago, Jeni Castro burned out after years of selling franchises for her beauty product business in Orange County.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
But like many residents, Leo-Omine was burned out by this year’s ballot.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Officers are getting burnt out.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
After a few long years of touring behind that record, she felt burnt out—and by the time COVID shut down Melbourne’s music scene, Vandal was craving disconnection, a pull to go offline.
—Erica Campbell, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
So maybe we’re not burned out on a massive scale, beaten down by relentless bad news and struggle.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Many actors would feel burned out toward the end of a press tour — but not Chloe Cherry, who is refreshingly excited about having to promote her work.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Adjective
Replace and recycle burned-out or flickering bulbs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Among the many other programmes, the three-day Feel Alive Again programme is suited to those suffering the after effects of the pandemic or generally burnt-out from the pace of 21st-century life.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Americans are burned-out, frustrated, and hunting for scapegoats.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The pressure to fill programs with demanding quadruple jumps and triple axels, while innovating the sport, prompted Liu to retire, burnt-out, at 16.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Streets are empty, and some streets have burnt-out vehicles on the medians in the aftermath of the violence that erupted after the drug lord's death.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
The burned-out, rusty remnants of a walk-in vault squat in the center of the structure.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Fear challenged that faith as the family walked past more corpses and burned-out houses.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
Many are tired of seeing their generation framed as burnt-out or irrelevant.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Marc was not burned out in the traditional sense.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Having nannied in New York City for three years, Capra found herself getting burned out.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Eight years ago, Jeni Castro burned out after years of selling franchises for her beauty product business in Orange County.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
But like many residents, Leo-Omine was burned out by this year’s ballot.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Officers are getting burnt out.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
After a few long years of touring behind that record, she felt burnt out—and by the time COVID shut down Melbourne’s music scene, Vandal was craving disconnection, a pull to go offline.
—Erica Campbell, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
So maybe we’re not burned out on a massive scale, beaten down by relentless bad news and struggle.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Many actors would feel burned out toward the end of a press tour — but not Chloe Cherry, who is refreshingly excited about having to promote her work.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burned-out
Adjective
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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So tired and anxious and stressed.—
Anna Spoerre,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Six people were on board the plane, including one person who was killed in the incident, police said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Days before the five-year anniversary of the 2021 building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, the federal government has published findings that determined the structure of the Champlain Towers South condominium started failing about three weeks before the catastrophe.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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In real life, that often looks like lying down exhausted, scrolling and still being awake an hour later, glued to our screens.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Cattle farmer Boutros Maroun said people in Ain Ebel are exhausted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9 mashes up the boot Ronaldo wore for the 1998 World Cup with the Air Max 95.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Witherspoon wore a hot pink plunging Prada gown to the occasion—perfectly on brand for Elle.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Wall Street will be watching to see if Amazon can further cement itself as consumers' to-go destination for everyday essentials at a time when inflation-weary shoppers are focused on value.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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For our weary eyeballs, strained and tired from long periods locked onto screens, rest and relaxation can do wonders.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, the National Mall fixture has turned an algae green (this often happens after it is drained for maintenance).—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Rumors swirled that Lachlan and his Scottish country mates — the traveling pep squad known as the Tartan Army — had drained the pub of all its beer on Sunday night.—
Geoff Edgers,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Smotherman returned to the Octagon in May, where he was knocked out in the first round by Kai Asakura.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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After the Spurs knocked out the reigning champions to advance, Victor Wembanyama was brought to tears.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Roadbeds may be washed out by floodwaters.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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That's because the odor is washed out in the rinse cycle, leaving behind only the benefits of adding it to the wash.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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