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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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as in stressful
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as in exhaustive
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Recent Examples of exhausting
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Deciding what to watch can be exhausting.
—Anne Easton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Such snowflakes are exhausting, but the Right is now playing the same game.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Just the thought or the idea of having to get up and do something is exhausting.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The hearing lasted two exhausting days.
—Don McKellar, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
People who lack empathy are also very self-centered and a relationship with one can be exhausting and suffocating.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
For those determined to pass down their globe-trotting values, vacations have become ever more ambitious and goal-oriented—and exhausting.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Watching football has never been so exhausting.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Stop exhausting yourself trying to be different leaders for different generations.
—Dana Williams, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This involves the conversion of matter into dark energy because black holes are born when massive stars collapse after exhausting their fuel for nuclear fusion.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Massive pop in crypto exchange IPO Bullish ( BLSH ) following the script of recent hot deals, though these splashy debuts have shown a pattern of exhausting near-term investor demand soon after their debut date.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
While Katz and others tout the security benefits of expanding beyond Israel’s borders, critics say that these moves risk antagonizing Israel’s neighbors, exhausting its troops and triggering a wider conflict.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Many Tauruses could also complete a task that's been exhausting them over the past few weeks.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
For Stephanie Emmons, the work is both exhausting and deeply rewarding.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Deciding what to watch can be exhausting.
—Anne Easton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Such snowflakes are exhausting, but the Right is now playing the same game.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Just the thought or the idea of having to get up and do something is exhausting.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The hearing lasted two exhausting days.
—Don McKellar, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
People who lack empathy are also very self-centered and a relationship with one can be exhausting and suffocating.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
For those determined to pass down their globe-trotting values, vacations have become ever more ambitious and goal-oriented—and exhausting.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Watching football has never been so exhausting.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Jones remained on Ohio's death row for decades, exhausting most of his appeals, until Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Wende Cross overturned his murder conviction, freed him from prison and granted him a new trial two years ago.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Stop exhausting yourself trying to be different leaders for different generations.
—Dana Williams, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This involves the conversion of matter into dark energy because black holes are born when massive stars collapse after exhausting their fuel for nuclear fusion.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Massive pop in crypto exchange IPO Bullish ( BLSH ) following the script of recent hot deals, though these splashy debuts have shown a pattern of exhausting near-term investor demand soon after their debut date.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
While Katz and others tout the security benefits of expanding beyond Israel’s borders, critics say that these moves risk antagonizing Israel’s neighbors, exhausting its troops and triggering a wider conflict.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Many Tauruses could also complete a task that's been exhausting them over the past few weeks.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhausting
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So people shouldn’t swim against the current, which puts them at risk of tiring out.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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This boost setting optimizes and tunes the speaker’s performance to produce a louder and crisper sound without draining the battery charge.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Keep your greens crisp by draining, rinsing, and patting them dry before using.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During the entire stressful moment, Karin was in the spa, Pollak said with a laugh.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Embracing The Long-Term Perspective Conflict is inherently stressful, and the immediate emotional response is often overwhelming.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mercedes-Benz has an exhaustive list of model names and trims, including two new 2025 hybrid sport utility vehicles at the extremes of the carmaker’s GLC lineup.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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Apply The Power Law To Data Integrity Many health plan leaders understand the value of high-quality data but get trapped in exhaustive, low-yield clean-up efforts.—
Charles Wong,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The friends were both wearing some form of American flag on their outfits and were visiting from Syracuse, New York.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The style is perfect for wearing into the cooler months, as it can easily be layered over cozy knits.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Conversely, consuming healthy amounts of iron and vitamin D was associated with hair growth.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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Such downsides are among the reasons many people opt against consuming too much cream cheese over a short period of time.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Bulls look to be the best team in the Group of Five conferences, while the Gators and coach Billy Napier are now under pressure with a difficult SEC schedule ahead.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Usually the final day of boot camp is most difficult.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Risk Perception Gap Despite these compelling examples and the long track record of inclusive finance institutions, capital is not flowing in sufficient amounts for inclusive finance institutions to develop their climate adaptation initiatives.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The podcast’s hosts, scientist Ross Tucker and sports journalist Mike Finch, have denounced trans-inclusive sports on past episodes of the show, and Tucker himself was involved in World Rugby’s decision to ban trans women from competition several years ago.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Exhausting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausting. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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