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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 Synonyms for exhausting
Adjective
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The fertility journey can be stressful, time-consuming and costly.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025 -
Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news There’s now data to back up the theory that stressful events like the loss of a loved one can change your heart’s physiology and contribute to atrial fibrillation, heart attacks, and stroke, among others.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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And, of course, there’s an exhaustive lineup of cocktails, both classic and cutting edge, including intriguing NA beverages.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Published on May 14, 2025 By Viju Mathew Photo : Paolo Carlini, courtesy of RM Sotheby's Photo : Paolo Carlini, courtesy of RM Sotheby's The car’s exhaustive five-year restoration was completed in 2005.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Rust, a difficult movie to release, grossed $25k at 115 theaters, presented by Falling Forward Films.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Clematis wilt is a fungal infection that is difficult to treat.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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This policy is also inclusive, as each employee decides what life emergencies to use days for.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The move was a stated intent to allow inflation to run slightly over the central bank’s 2% target for a period of time in the interest of providing full and inclusive employment across the economy, including for race and gender.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Testing confirmed that a cat in Washington County, Oregon, died after consuming the raw frozen cat food, which showed a genetic match between the virus and the cat food and the cat.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr.,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Federal and state experts encourage people and their pets to avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat products, as well as raw dairy, to avoid the spread of disease.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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That this sincere notion dovetails with an itch to vacate her dour, oppressive home only adds to her determination.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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To be sure, Florida had its attractions, one of which was the sunny weather, although air conditioning was still rare at the time, and the heat and humidity could be oppressive for much of the year.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Skarsgard gives a lively reading to the copious voice-over, but just as important is his physical performance, which radiates casual power and agitated wariness.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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So Harvey, fresh out of dealing with his copious Mommy issues and realizing he’s done wasting time on regret, gets down on one knee.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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The Phillies will likely hold onto Bohm and as a result, will likely avoid spending $200 million on Bregman.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Researchers have found that spending 51% or more of work time away from others is linked to isolation.—
Erik Pham,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Exhausting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausting. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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