as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
the exhausted runner crossed the finish line and just collapsed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in wore
to use up all the physical energy of
the long day at the county fair had exhausted everyone
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in drained
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exhausted
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The 1918 flu epidemic that swept the globe exhausted hospital facilities and, reportedly, the base ran out of coffins due to so many deaths.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Once those reserves are exhausted, China may be tempted to broker a deal to buy American soybeans, but those hopes may wither when the Southern Hemisphere's harvest season begins early next year.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exhausted
Adjective
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, nearing the end of his second four-year term as the chairman of America’s central bank, seems exhausted with the spotlight.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The 1918 flu epidemic that swept the globe exhausted hospital facilities and, reportedly, the base ran out of coffins due to so many deaths.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
These alerts are only activated after all other conventional law enforcement methods have been exhausted, DPS officials said.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Once those reserves are exhausted, China may be tempted to broker a deal to buy American soybeans, but those hopes may wither when the Southern Hemisphere's harvest season begins early next year.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exhausted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhausted
Adjective
-
More pertinently, if Iroegbunam or Gueye tired or did not screen passes correctly (shown below), Rogers and Emiliano Buendia had huge spaces to receive and turn, owing to Everton’s deep centre-backs refusing to step out.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
-
If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The evidence that Song was the shooter comes from a green mask the assailant wore from which samples that tested positive for Song’s DNA were taken and from interviews with cooperating sources, FBI Special Agent Clark Wiethorn testified at the hearing.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
-
Fazit Beauty — made famous when Swift wore the company's glitter freckles to a Chiefs game — has $15 showgirl looks.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The number of hopeful Gator fans left in The Swamp had drained precipitously in past weeks.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
-
Some can feel lifted by this, but others might push themselves too far and end up drained.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Though the song order is Easter egg intentional – as with everything Swift – it’s bookended by a declaration of romantic salvation and a narrative from the perspective of a weary, yet defiant showgirl.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
-
In the story, Raina is a young Bulgarian woman who must choose between her militant fiancé, Sergius, and the kind, war-weary soldier Bluntschli, who has sought out refuge in her bedroom.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The topic of free speech, particularly on college campuses, made recent headlines after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed during an event at Utah State University.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
-
According to News4 San Antonio, four people inside the home were injured in the shooting along with Marble, who was killed.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The wild card here is Mateychuk, who got his feet wet in 45 games as a 20-year-old last season and even spent some time in the top four.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
-
After two cycles in which pro-Israel groups spent heavily against left-wing candidates, insurgent Democrats believe the mood has changed.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
So many people approach those dark moments and can't get out of them and are consumed by them.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
-
Republicans have opposed public funding for meals consumed by students whose families can afford to pay for the food.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The franchise is coming off its first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years and is one of the two frontrunners in a conference depleted by injuries to star players on rival teams.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
-
Social Security is facing questions about its long-term future, with the program’s trust funds projected to be depleted by 2034.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Exhausted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share