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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
Carolyn O'Laughlin,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
This one has a sleek, ultralight design that makes vacuum cleaning less exhausting.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
But the director has more to work with than an on-the-field upset, the unfancied nation also having to contend with an exhausting trip across the Atlantic, temptations both romantic and financial, and a breakdown in team spirit that spills over into violence.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The barrage of body blows to the collective consciousness is exhausting.
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Matthew Ismael Ruiz,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Several states can experience triple digit temperatures during the summer, making car reliability issues exhausting and potentially dangerous depending on the type of part failure or mechanical problem.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Spending time with a grieving person is exhausting.
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Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The image below helps to illustrate the general pattern throughout what must have been an exhausting second half.
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Thom Harris,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
Iran, on the other hand, are coming off an exhausting 2-2 draw.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
The Spurs seemed emotionally spent after exhausting all of their energy in unseating the defending champions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Instead, America seems to be exhausting itself and its arsenals in the Middle East.
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Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Constant vigilance and self-editing are exhausting.
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Carolyn O'Laughlin,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
This one has a sleek, ultralight design that makes vacuum cleaning less exhausting.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
But the director has more to work with than an on-the-field upset, the unfancied nation also having to contend with an exhausting trip across the Atlantic, temptations both romantic and financial, and a breakdown in team spirit that spills over into violence.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The barrage of body blows to the collective consciousness is exhausting.
—
Matthew Ismael Ruiz,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Several states can experience triple digit temperatures during the summer, making car reliability issues exhausting and potentially dangerous depending on the type of part failure or mechanical problem.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Spending time with a grieving person is exhausting.
—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The image below helps to illustrate the general pattern throughout what must have been an exhausting second half.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
Iran, on the other hand, are coming off an exhausting 2-2 draw.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Verb
Naval forces are increasingly looking for ways to defeat large numbers of drones without exhausting expensive missile inventories.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhausting
Adjective
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Voisard noted that an eagle’s first flight is a stressful endeavor that saps the bird’s energy.
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This film is for anyone who has, in life’s stressful moments, sought dialogue with a younger, less jaded version of themselves.
Adjective
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Rigorous, exhaustive testing of all tracks, signaling systems, and vehicles is the standard industry practice for major airport transit infrastructure to guarantee seamless long-term system integration.
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In 2024 in Miami-Dade County, housing for a single adult cost $1,892 per month, food $549, transportation $424, healthcare $189, and that's not an exhaustive list of necessities — the monthly total, factoring in additional expenses, came to $3,982.
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.
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Meanwhile, Shenzhen startup EngineAI can be forgiven for tiring out its PM01 humanoid.
Verb
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Young people didn’t think these types of jobs paid enough money and felt the roles were often more emotionally draining than others.
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Both handhelds sipped power during Balatro, draining the battery at around 14W and 9W, respectively.
Adjective
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Aviation experts said those conditions would have been difficult to navigate that evening when the helicopter, a Robinson R66, crashed in the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area.
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But traffic on the waterway remains a fraction of pre-war levels with different authorities vying to organize the transit of vessels, leaving operators with a difficult choice over which path to take.
Adjective
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As Tapestry prepares to open its second campus, Burgess will help lead the effort, bringing the school's inclusive model to a new community.
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Outgoing President Gustavo Petro took an inclusive approach to fighting crime.
Verb
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He was last seen wearing a light green shirt, camouflage shorts and white socks.
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Murdaugh’s team initially asked that he be allowed to come to all court appearances, including pretrial hearings, wearing civilian clothes and unshackled.
Verb
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Certain people should be especially mindful about consuming chocolate chips.
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The report noted that various groups have made a habit of consuming beetles, caterpillars, wasps, mealworms, and dragonflies.
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“Exhausting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausting. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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