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as in stressful
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as in exhaustive
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as in tiring
to use up all the physical energy of
the long day at the county fair had exhausted everyone
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as in draining
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 exhausting
Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Most of it is the quiet, exhausting work that never makes the greeting card.
—Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Yes, touring at any age is exhausting.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026
These last few months have been beautiful and exhausting.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 19 June 2026
Parenting is loud, messy, and arguably the most exhausting job on the planet.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 June 2026
The screenplay grows more complex and rewarding as the central relationship weakens, effectively forcing Sonya to deal with her exhausting boyfriend (Levon Hawke) and pushing Coley to connect with her father who, for whatever reason, spends a lot of time hand-making turquoise jewelry.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
The image below helps to illustrate the general pattern throughout what must have been an exhausting second half.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Hosting a late night show is exhausting.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 June 2026
Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Trapped by high interest rates and the cumulative weight of inflation, the bottom 80 percent of earners are aggressively pulling back on discretionary goods, exhausting credit options and downgrading to private-label and discount brands.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
On Tuesday, the Social Security Administration said the federal program is at risk of exhausting its trust fund as soon as 2023.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Sliding effortlessly from incisive observer to chaotic flirt to exhausting narcissist, Firstman is never not in on the joke.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Martinez on Thursday did not discuss details of the plan but said the city was exhausting all its options while seeking more ways to cut costs.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
In some ways, the Wolfpack were already destined for a reset, with veterans like Tre Holloman, Darrion Williams, Quadir Copeland and Ven-Allen Lubin all exhausting their eligibility.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead, America seems to be exhausting itself and its arsenals in the Middle East.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
The Pernes just couldn’t bring themselves to close the store, at least not without exhausting every other option first.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Days began with morning yoga and consisted of one-on-one therapy sessions, emotionally exhausting group exercises, and experiential lessons like art therapy and roleplaying.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Most of it is the quiet, exhausting work that never makes the greeting card.
—Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Yes, touring at any age is exhausting.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026
These last few months have been beautiful and exhausting.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 19 June 2026
Parenting is loud, messy, and arguably the most exhausting job on the planet.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 June 2026
The screenplay grows more complex and rewarding as the central relationship weakens, effectively forcing Sonya to deal with her exhausting boyfriend (Levon Hawke) and pushing Coley to connect with her father who, for whatever reason, spends a lot of time hand-making turquoise jewelry.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
The image below helps to illustrate the general pattern throughout what must have been an exhausting second half.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Hosting a late night show is exhausting.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 June 2026
Verb
The Spurs seemed emotionally spent after exhausting all of their energy in unseating the defending champions.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Trapped by high interest rates and the cumulative weight of inflation, the bottom 80 percent of earners are aggressively pulling back on discretionary goods, exhausting credit options and downgrading to private-label and discount brands.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
On Tuesday, the Social Security Administration said the federal program is at risk of exhausting its trust fund as soon as 2023.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Sliding effortlessly from incisive observer to chaotic flirt to exhausting narcissist, Firstman is never not in on the joke.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Martinez on Thursday did not discuss details of the plan but said the city was exhausting all its options while seeking more ways to cut costs.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
In some ways, the Wolfpack were already destined for a reset, with veterans like Tre Holloman, Darrion Williams, Quadir Copeland and Ven-Allen Lubin all exhausting their eligibility.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead, America seems to be exhausting itself and its arsenals in the Middle East.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
The Pernes just couldn’t bring themselves to close the store, at least not without exhausting every other option first.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhausting
Adjective
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Flight disruptions can be especially stressful for blind passengers when airport assistance is inadequate.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Rangel recalls people approaching him to say that seeing Osito had brightened an otherwise stressful day.—
Fernanda Pesce,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Jeffrey Lurie and Howie Roseman were deep into an exhaustive search, with nine interviews already completed.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Their multi-omic analysis, published in Cell Reports Medicine, is described as the most exhaustive study ever conducted on a supercentenarian.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Verb
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In the Los Angeles Times, Seema Mehta and Nicole Nixon report that Steyer’s ability to appear everywhere ended up tiring out voters.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Shenzhen startup EngineAI can be forgiven for tiring out its PM01 humanoid.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Prepare a balanced lunch and follow a simple checklist that keeps your day smooth without draining your sensitive energy at work.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Some organizers say America's complicated and at times difficult history is being glossed over by fireworks and flag-waving ‒ or that it's being politicized by an administration that has actively worked to advance its version of history.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The move gives Marte another chance to work his way back to the major leagues after a difficult stretch that included a brief stop with the Cincinnati Reds organization earlier this year before a cut.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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The excitement around the clutch has increased exposure for Woods’ brand, which also offers apparel and expanded into inclusive footwear in 2025.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The university is steadfastly committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for every member of our community.—
Adam Sabes , CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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As an adult, Aemond is vicious, tactical and easily identifiable by wearing an eye patch over a blue glass ball where his eye used to be.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The offender is described as an African-American man between 40-45 years of age, weighing 180-200 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray/black baseball cap, a light blue shirt, gray pants, and black gym shoes.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Treat Infestations Sprinkling a mix of equal parts borax and sugar can help get rid of bugs like ants and roaches (they’ll be attracted to the sugar and die after consuming the borax).—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Interest in kratom surged in the last couple of years as users have reported consuming the compound in the form of a pill, powder or tea to treat various ailments.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Exhausting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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