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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
Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
As Wiley entered menopause and experienced the hot flashes, hair-thinning, and other physical symptoms that come with it, her straightening treatment—once a moment for pampering—became an exhausting chore.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
For many people, traditional social settings may also be both intimidating and exhausting.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
The app aims to address the struggle that emerging designers face, which is a massive, exhausting logistical challenge.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Choose your own adventure at the following spots, which at different turns suit those hankering for a night on the town and others who’d rather stay in after an exhausting day of eating, walking, sightseeing, and eating again.
—Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Emotional ambiguity is exhausting because people are forced to interpret what is not being said.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Most of it exhausting and overly political.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Even after earning her place in medicine, Taylor-Allen says those experiences continued to build over time in ways that felt both subtle and exhausting.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
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
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
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
Adjective
That, after a while, is exhausting.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
As Wiley entered menopause and experienced the hot flashes, hair-thinning, and other physical symptoms that come with it, her straightening treatment—once a moment for pampering—became an exhausting chore.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
For many people, traditional social settings may also be both intimidating and exhausting.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
The app aims to address the struggle that emerging designers face, which is a massive, exhausting logistical challenge.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Choose your own adventure at the following spots, which at different turns suit those hankering for a night on the town and others who’d rather stay in after an exhausting day of eating, walking, sightseeing, and eating again.
—Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Emotional ambiguity is exhausting because people are forced to interpret what is not being said.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Most of it exhausting and overly political.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Even after earning her place in medicine, Taylor-Allen says those experiences continued to build over time in ways that felt both subtle and exhausting.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Verb
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhausting
Adjective
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Imagine coming home after a stressful week to find that your partner has planned a surprise picnic in the living room or booked an activity neither of you has ever tried before.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The three were retained for another six years, but the justices called the period a stressful attack on the independence of the judiciary.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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More than anything, Magnifica Humanitas is an exhaustive account of what could happen if the world makes the wrong choice.—
Francis X. Rocca,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Foreman detailed the production’s exhaustive research process, including references from the real family’s housekeeper identifying the exact products and colors the real Maggie regularly carried in her purse.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
Verb
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These design aspects allow users to operate it for extended periods without tiring or switching between different power outlets.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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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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All this self-agonizing left the rest of the cast and crew waiting around for hours, their goodwill draining away.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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To save space, grow several shade-tolerant herbs together in a large container (such as a half whiskey barrel) with some well-draining potting mix.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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That was so tragic, so difficult for Prince William and Prince Harry which has stayed with them.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Every business leader waiting for a difficult market to come around should pay attention to what happened in Seoul.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The Tara Climate Foundation is part of the Just Energy Transition Community (JETC), an alliance launched in 2025 to advance an inclusive energy transition in Asia.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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That shift is becoming increasingly visible inside sports marketing itself, where brands are positioning alcohol-free beverages less as substitutes and more as part of broader, more inclusive social experiences.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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On July 15th, 2020, the CDC Director recommended all Americans start wearing masks as a way to 'get the epidemic under control,' citing a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly (MMWR) study involving two hairstylists in Missouri.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Getting off the plane, Chamberlain was wearing shades on a gloomy day.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Verb
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As these energy-saving bulbs became cheaper and more efficient, societies found more occasions for lighting rather than simply consuming less electricity.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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With the Strait of Hormuz still effectively closed, top oil-consuming countries have been rapidly draining their reserves, helping keep crude prices in check.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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