exhaust

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How is the word exhaust distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of exhaust are fatigue, jade, tire, and weary. While all these words mean "to make or become unable or unwilling to continue," exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion.

shoveling snow exhausted him

In what contexts can fatigue take the place of exhaust?

Although the words fatigue and exhaust have much in common, fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort.

fatigued by the day's chores

When can jade be used instead of exhaust?

The words jade and exhaust are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness.

appetites jaded by overindulgence

When could tire be used to replace exhaust?

The meanings of tire and exhaust largely overlap; however, tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience.

the long ride tired us out

Where would weary be a reasonable alternative to exhaust?

While in some cases nearly identical to exhaust, weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing.

wearied of the constant arguing

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of exhaust Couples exhausted after wedding festivities can reconnect while lounging in luxury poolside cabanas or cruising Biscayne Bay on a private charter. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025 Longtime Republican strategist Karl Rove is arguing that President Trump is exhausting many Americans with his various moves on tariffs, causing confusion and concern that could boomerang on Trump. Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025 Under state law, police agencies can ask the governor to offer rewards in unsolved cases where detectives have exhausted all investigative leads. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025 The United States may therefore wish to exhaust diplomatic options before resorting to unilateral action. Nikita Lalwani, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exhaust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaust
Verb
  • Given enough people grabbing its arms, legs, and head, eventually the gorilla would tire.
    Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The arena goes icily silent, punctuated by some half-hearted boos as the clock drains down.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • Today's Amazon deals are built to level up your setup without draining your wallet.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • Famously, stage and film star Sir Sean Connery openly discussed wearing a headpiece in all of his James Bond roles.
    Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Inter won a free kick in the first minute of the second half — and Chivu, who wore a sporadically unclasped rugby scrum cap during the game, blasted it wide from 40 yards out, emphasising their total disinterest in mounting any meaningful attack.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • At Alpha School, students spend just two hours a day in class, guided by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tutor.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Verb
  • Gangs in Haiti killed at least 5,600 people last year, according to a new United Nations report.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Outdoors Summer Camp in Chatham Two 7-year-olds, an 8-year-old and an 18-year-old died in the crash, the Sangamon County Coroner's Office said The four victims killed after a vehicle crashed into their after-school camp in Illinois have been identified by authorities.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The consistent overproduction of milk is the reason federal dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume three cups of dairy per day, as well as why half-pint milk cartons are a mainstay of the nation’s school cafeterias.
    HubSpot, HubSpot, 2 May 2025
  • Additionally, the study of chemical isotopes — variants of carbon and nitrogen that reflect plant or animal proteins consumed — from a bone sample taken from the mummy’s spine revealed a high-quality diet based on grain and a large proportion of meat.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Verb
  • Back in March, the Brazilian siblings shared an Instagram video of the onetime White House advisor, reportedly a blue belt, busting some serious self-defense moves on the mat.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
  • At the start of the year, investors grew concerned the AI boom would turn bust after learning that Chinese startup DeepSeek developed a large language model that is purportedly as advanced as the dominant competitors, but requires much less energy and money.
    Julie Coleman, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Answer: Your withdrawals from retirement plans won’t reduce your Social Security directly.
    Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
  • The trial of estrogen alone also raised safety concerns, though both types of therapy reduced the risk of bone fractures.
    Jean Wactawski-Wende, The Conversation, 2 May 2025

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“Exhaust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaust. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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