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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
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
But the melancholy pop soundtrack (Gracie Abrams, Lana del Rey, Noah Cyrus) and many, many longing gazes suggest we’re meant to find all of this terribly moving, rather than exhausting.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
But does that ever become exhausting?
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Never has the exhausting task of people-pleasing felt so welcome.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
The work was exhausting, but every new specimen brought fresh excitement.
—Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
It's been lonely and exhausting, fighting a battle in my own brain while trying to show up like everything is okay and receive comments daily on my body.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Memories of those early, exhausting days of fatherhood cannot be extricated from the challenges of rewriting a particularly thorny vignette.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
To the Dragonite and Snorlax pulls, and the moments in the group chat that make a two-month playoff run feel slightly less exhausting.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 2 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
The person walking between those two rooms is doing the quiet, exhausting work of keeping both versions of themselves coherent.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
But the melancholy pop soundtrack (Gracie Abrams, Lana del Rey, Noah Cyrus) and many, many longing gazes suggest we’re meant to find all of this terribly moving, rather than exhausting.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
But does that ever become exhausting?
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Never has the exhausting task of people-pleasing felt so welcome.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
The work was exhausting, but every new specimen brought fresh excitement.
—Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
It's been lonely and exhausting, fighting a battle in my own brain while trying to show up like everything is okay and receive comments daily on my body.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Memories of those early, exhausting days of fatherhood cannot be extricated from the challenges of rewriting a particularly thorny vignette.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
To the Dragonite and Snorlax pulls, and the moments in the group chat that make a two-month playoff run feel slightly less exhausting.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 2 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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Sometimes these constant reminders of inflammation are stressful, said student Rithika Muttukuru.—
Noelle Harff,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Do this instead of applying blanket herbicides during stressful weather, like the heat.—
Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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In the film’s exhaustive cast list, a few of the non-drag performers manage to stick out.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
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An exhaustive list of others is also on the way, including tools to improve weak passwords and manage tabs in Safari.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
9 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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In a press release, the USDA urged pet and livestock owners to check their animals for draining or enlarging wounds, maggots or egg masses, signs of discomfort and lesions in body openings, such as the nose, ears, genitalia, and umbilical area.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Plant your plum in a sunny location with well-draining soil, and provide occasional watering when the soil is dry.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The verdict was delivered amid difficult personal circumstances for Mette-Marit, Hoiby’s mother, who needs a lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Otherwise, those prospects start becoming large contracts that stand more difficult to move or aggregate.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 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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Wilson shared a video of herself shooting a gun while dressed in her bikini shirt, as well as one of her sipping on a cocktail while sitting on part of the boat wearing the shirt, a visor and a statement necklace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Another, wearing a plain white T-shirt, sat hunched inside, watching someone climb past his apartment window.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Expect loose, watery, urgent stools, usually with cramping when consuming unfamiliar foods.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Both regions have robust local entertainment traditions whose audiences are accustomed to consuming content in their native languages.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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“Exhausting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausting. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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