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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
Alex Mejia Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
From screenings in Malaysia to the Czechia and Iceland (where Björk made a surprise audience appearance), it's been an exhausting circuit that has also become unexpectedly intimate.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
Considering the extreme energy and ultrafast tempo the music requires, hardcore shows can be exhausting for all involved — and transformative.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The back-and-forth between Archie and Katie is exhausting, and the politics of academia, including budget changes and the revolving door of faculty and staff, are rather dull.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Managing excited children through long travel days and packed stadiums is exhausting, so give them a safe place to run around and burn off some energy.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Even by Tottenham standards, this has been an exhausting, draining season that has left the whole Tottenham ecosystem anxious and on edge.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Traveling frequently for business can be exhausting, especially when flights cut into precious sleep time.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Reading it can be emotionally exhausting.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
The selling pressure appears to be exhausting itself, setting the stage for a classic snap-back rally.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Still, investors in tech giants are growing nervous because these firms are essentially exhausting their available capital to fund the infrastructure buildout, according to Luria.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
But some districts are hitting their ninth snow day of the year, exhausting the stockpile.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 Feb. 2026
Caitlin Donovan, a senior director at the Patient Advocate Foundation, recommends exhausting every available option for health coverage before going uninsured.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Gentry had both of those things, but he is headed to the NFL after exhausting his eligibility.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Pettitte only has two more years on the ballot before exhausting the 10-year limit.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The incident report previously said that Rivera drowned after exhausting herself getting Josey back on the boat.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Medicare Advantage plans often impose the strictest limits, leaving patients and providers caught in an exhausting cycle of denials and appeals.
—Alex Mejia Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
From screenings in Malaysia to the Czechia and Iceland (where Björk made a surprise audience appearance), it's been an exhausting circuit that has also become unexpectedly intimate.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
Considering the extreme energy and ultrafast tempo the music requires, hardcore shows can be exhausting for all involved — and transformative.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The back-and-forth between Archie and Katie is exhausting, and the politics of academia, including budget changes and the revolving door of faculty and staff, are rather dull.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Managing excited children through long travel days and packed stadiums is exhausting, so give them a safe place to run around and burn off some energy.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Even by Tottenham standards, this has been an exhausting, draining season that has left the whole Tottenham ecosystem anxious and on edge.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Traveling frequently for business can be exhausting, especially when flights cut into precious sleep time.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Reading it can be emotionally exhausting.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
As these components segregate over generations, the gene drive becomes less functional, strategy that has been described as a means of developing self-exhausting gene drives that limit geographic distribution.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
The selling pressure appears to be exhausting itself, setting the stage for a classic snap-back rally.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Still, investors in tech giants are growing nervous because these firms are essentially exhausting their available capital to fund the infrastructure buildout, according to Luria.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
But some districts are hitting their ninth snow day of the year, exhausting the stockpile.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 Feb. 2026
Caitlin Donovan, a senior director at the Patient Advocate Foundation, recommends exhausting every available option for health coverage before going uninsured.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Gentry had both of those things, but he is headed to the NFL after exhausting his eligibility.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Pettitte only has two more years on the ballot before exhausting the 10-year limit.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The incident report previously said that Rivera drowned after exhausting herself getting Josey back on the boat.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhausting
Adjective
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Emotional intelligence includes learning how to calm the body during stressful moments.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Freirich points to research showing that hot black tea leads to lower levels of cortisol — the body’s primary stress hormone — and greater subjective relaxation after stressful tasks.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Though not exhaustive, consider the following.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Mar. 2026
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To sell a single gram of cannabis in the legal market, a licensed operator must pay for exhaustive, third-party lab testing.—
Rino Ferrarese,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This helps each step feel lighter and easier, diminishing fatigue and letting the wearer venture out farther without tiring.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Dec. 2025
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This constant barrage overshadows the self-care experience, hijacking my focus and frankly, tiring me out.—
Caelan McMichael,
Allure,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In full sun or partial shade and well-draining soil, creeping thyme puts on a show, with small flowers covering the ground like a colorful carpet.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Provide well-draining soils as root rot can develop in wet soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Anyone who has seen the way the space works today can recognize that there are a lot of families who find this very, very difficult right now.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Demonstrating that was difficult due to natural fluctuations in temperatures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Was there ever a calm sea for children who could not or would not be molded into an acceptable shape, who did not fit nicely into the safe and inclusive part of the bell curve?—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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This is a great opportunity for people who love to sing to enjoy some fun, inclusive musical activities.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jeffrey’s wife, known as Shambles, operates the puppets from behind the curtain, while wearing their 5-year-old daughter, known as Crumbo, in a sling.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Communications student Loane Concy Clementia recently stood outside the Rabanne show at Paris Fashion Week, wearing a black bra, a white lace and satin skirt and a white fur bomber off the shoulder.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, your intake will determine how protein is used in the body, and there can be side effects of consuming too much, Pasquariello says.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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The parasite can cause severe neurological symptoms, with highest risk for those consuming raw freshwater crab, prawns, frogs, snails and unwashed produce.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Exhausting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausting. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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