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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
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
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
While humans can guide robots remotely, the process is mentally exhausting and often too slow to prevent sudden failures.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
This past winter has been both historic and exhausting.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Even so, working at Claymills would have been exhausting.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
But if the war turns into an exhausting quagmire, China could gain the upper hand over the United States in the long term.
—Craig Singleton, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2026
Patients in this situation have compensated for their undiagnosed ADHD for years through exhausting effort and the fear of failure.
—Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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
Adjective
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
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
While humans can guide robots remotely, the process is mentally exhausting and often too slow to prevent sudden failures.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
This past winter has been both historic and exhausting.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Even so, working at Claymills would have been exhausting.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
But if the war turns into an exhausting quagmire, China could gain the upper hand over the United States in the long term.
—Craig Singleton, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2026
Patients in this situation have compensated for their undiagnosed ADHD for years through exhausting effort and the fear of failure.
—Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Groups usually switch out the lead skier often to avoid exhausting one person.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhausting
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Jeremy Hansen The Canadian fighter pilot and physicist is making his space debut, which is stressful enough, but also serving as his country’s first emissary to the moon.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Canadian fighter pilot and physicist is making his space debut, stressful enough, but also serving as his country’s first emissary to the moon.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday morning, detectives asked the FBI for assistance and agents conducted an exhaustive neighborhood canvass for any possible surveillance video, searched the area surrounding the Medina household, and participated in a grid search of the woods near the home.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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As Truell takes a Zoom call, the image of Caro—legendary biographer of Lyndon Johnson and Robert Moses, known for his exhaustive, decades-long research—looms over his shoulder, sweatered, bespectacled, writing intently.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 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
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Last weekend, countless spring breakers arrived to partake in the unsanctioned event, draining resources and putting strain on local authorities attempting to maintain order.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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One out of the two washing sinks were draining slowly in the women’s restroom.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Christie acknowledged that the Kings were in a difficult position given their recent schedule injury situation.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Even putting the tank on the ice was more difficult this year.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Latshaw will work closely with city leadership, human resources and employees to support initiatives that foster a positive and inclusive workplace environment, a news release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Best for all-inclusive quotes No one likes surprises during a floor renovation project, especially one that adds hundreds or even thousand of dollars to your total bill.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Other tips include riding defensively around cars, using front and rear lights, wearing reflective vests in the dark, and avoiding biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Not if the other team comes out wearing Dallas sweaters.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Amid public concern, federal health authorities have denied any reports of illnesses linked to consuming fish or seafood because of possible contamination.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The biggest misconception about microdramas, the panelists agreed, is who is consuming them.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Exhausting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausting. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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