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as in to tire
to use up all the physical energy of
the long day at the county fair had exhausted everyone
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as in to drain
to make complete use of
we had been at the theme park barely for two hours, and we were on the verge of exhausting our spending money
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Recent Examples of exhaust
For a country exhausted by notifications, that simplicity has become its own selling point.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
But mostly they were exhausted from balancing their teaching careers with single parenting.
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Kayla Levy,
Curbed,
25 June 2026
After exhausting her options in the lower courts, Shirilla took her case to Ohio's highest court.
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Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
One cheerleader named Julissa posted a tutorial, and I was exhausted just watching it.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
But mostly they were exhausted from balancing their teaching careers with single parenting.
—
Kayla Levy,
Curbed,
25 June 2026
After exhausting her options in the lower courts, Shirilla took her case to Ohio's highest court.
—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
One cheerleader named Julissa posted a tutorial, and I was exhausted just watching it.
—
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for exhaust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaust
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Many swimmers who get in trouble tire themselves out trying to get back to the beach, lifeguards say.
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Fellow striker Ricardo Pepi tired out the Australian back line all day.
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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The president said that his administration would have to drain the pool and start over again as the new liner shed chunks of itself.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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The key to modernizing the pinkish-orange color in 2026 is to wear it in loose, easy silhouettes.
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Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
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Workers were dispatched throughout La Guaira and parts of Caracas, where families and volunteers have spent the last few days pulling survivors and bodies from the wreckage despite a lack of heavy equipment and limited guidance from authorities.
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The mother of a man killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike in Manhattan is demanding justice for her son.
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The one-two punch wreaked massive destruction throughout the region, killing at least 235 and wounding more than 4,300.
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Certain people should be especially mindful about consuming chocolate chips.
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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However, some members of the Hole in the Wall Gang got busted in 1981 for stealing from a home furnishings store, and Cullotta — one of those busted — became an informant.
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The King and Queen busted a few moves, to the delight of the players.
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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“Exhaust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaust. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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