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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
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The rookie is a likely lock to play heavy minutes after the starters played an emotional, exhausting game in Houston.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Over time, the mental math becomes exhausting.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
History doesn’t have to be boring, and trip planning doesn’t have to be exhausting.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Does constant posting ever get exhausting to you?
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
That loss in Game 5 of the American League Division Series — a game that lasted 298 minutes, featured 15 pitchers, 22 runners left on base and too many twists and turns to count — marked the end of an exhausting, exhilarating stretch that took the team to the brink and back.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Across the Middle East, the conflict is already feeding instability, deepening fault lines, exhausting economies, and narrowing prospects for reform.
—Frederic Wehrey, Time, 24 Mar. 2026
Action that doesn't get exhausting, humor that isn't repetitive and drama that won't bum you out, these shows go down easy and keep you hungry for more.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
Most people who reach out to Gahl do so after exhausting nearly every other option and cycling through multiple specialists and medical centers.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Consideration for a draft would only begin after exhausting troops on the ground with the country's active-duty military personnel, such as full-time professional military, including National Guard and Reserves, and any volunteers or enlistees who join after the war begins.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
In addition to exhausting reporters and scrambling the news cycle, episodes like this have fueled speculation that people close to the president are feeding off the chaos.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
Groups usually switch out the lead skier often to avoid exhausting one person.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 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
Adjective
The finale chronicles the 15th hour of an exhausting and emotional July 4 work shift, where many characters are contemplating their future at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The rookie is a likely lock to play heavy minutes after the starters played an emotional, exhausting game in Houston.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Over time, the mental math becomes exhausting.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
History doesn’t have to be boring, and trip planning doesn’t have to be exhausting.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Does constant posting ever get exhausting to you?
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
That loss in Game 5 of the American League Division Series — a game that lasted 298 minutes, featured 15 pitchers, 22 runners left on base and too many twists and turns to count — marked the end of an exhausting, exhilarating stretch that took the team to the brink and back.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Across the Middle East, the conflict is already feeding instability, deepening fault lines, exhausting economies, and narrowing prospects for reform.
—Frederic Wehrey, Time, 24 Mar. 2026
Action that doesn't get exhausting, humor that isn't repetitive and drama that won't bum you out, these shows go down easy and keep you hungry for more.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Both countries aim to counter cheap, high-volume threats without exhausting high-value interceptors.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
Most people who reach out to Gahl do so after exhausting nearly every other option and cycling through multiple specialists and medical centers.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Consideration for a draft would only begin after exhausting troops on the ground with the country's active-duty military personnel, such as full-time professional military, including National Guard and Reserves, and any volunteers or enlistees who join after the war begins.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
In addition to exhausting reporters and scrambling the news cycle, episodes like this have fueled speculation that people close to the president are feeding off the chaos.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
Groups usually switch out the lead skier often to avoid exhausting one person.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhausting
Adjective
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The hours were long, stressful, and emotionally demanding.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.—
Cindy Hsu,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An exhaustive search followed, but her body was not immediately recovered.—
April 8,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Known for his exhaustive preparation, the righty-swinging Martinez earned a reputation as a hitting guru during his playing days from 2011-24.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 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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While attacks are currently focused on financial fraud and draining the accounts of victims, InfoBlox says the level of access these trojans offer would allow expansion into extortion, blackmail, and corporate breaches including ransomware attacks on companies.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
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If root rot may be an issue, repot the plant in fresh soil, and make sure to use a well-draining pot that will keep the soil from becoming too soggy in the future.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There were also high-arcing 3-pointers that touched nothing but the net, a difficult runner through contact that went in, and the kind of gravity that gave Kristaps Porzingis a layup just by cutting into space while the big man dove.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some things in life are difficult.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But now plus-size shoppers say inclusive sizing is dwindling, as the rise of GLP-1s fuels worries about a return of skinny culture – a fashion and culture resurgence in thinness.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The mom of four moved to central Illinois from Alabama six years ago to be a part of Imago Dei, one of Peoria’s several inclusive churches.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Curry, wearing a bulky wrap around his knee, leaned back and took a long, deep breath before exhaling as the game tipped off.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Her heart features the side profiles of two residents wearing Indigenous attire in the foreground, and a map of the city’s East Side, with street names like Indiana Avenue, Holmes Street and Troost Avenue behind them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Using smokeless nicotine products only affects the person consuming them; no one else.—
Bautista Vivanco,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Pacific Islanders have a long history of consuming shellfish, as explained in a recent study published in Geoarchaeology.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Exhausting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausting. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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