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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 Synonyms for exhausting
Adjective
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Still, asking for a raise at work can be a stressful conversation for many employees.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
21 June 2025 -
Flying with kids can be stressful at the best of times, but Meyer, who flies weekly for work, has TSA pre-check, which usually smooths the process.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite exhaustive efforts, including medication, enrichment opportunities and a lot of love, nothing has helped.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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When direct appeals were denied, each defendant was provided with an attorney from the Capital Collateral Regional Counsel (CCR) for an exhaustive secondary appeals process.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Testing confirmed that a cat in Washington County, Oregon, died after consuming the raw frozen cat food, which showed a genetic match between the virus and the cat food and the cat.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr.,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Federal and state experts encourage people and their pets to avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat products, as well as raw dairy, to avoid the spread of disease.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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As civil war looms, their lives intertwine through unlikely alliances and emotional entanglements, until war and betrayal force difficult choices.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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That would put the Federal Reserve in a difficult position.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Businesses and philanthropists are uniquely positioned to scale this pivotal moment: one that calls for a new, more inclusive era of American innovation and entrepreneurial growth.—
Walter Carter,
Time,
21 June 2025
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Luxury travel just got a bit more inclusive, thanks to a new platform designed for discerning travelers with disabilities.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2025
Verb
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The Phillies will likely hold onto Bohm and as a result, will likely avoid spending $200 million on Bregman.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Researchers have found that spending 51% or more of work time away from others is linked to isolation.—
Erik Pham,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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For those still experiencing the oppressive heat, here are some tips for how to find your own bit of relief.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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The oppressive heat and humidity, which have brought triple-digit temperatures across the Midwest and East Coast in recent weeks, have caused the pavement to buckle on roads in a number of states.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Heavy pruning—removing one-third or more of a plant’s foliage—prompts copious amounts of new leaves to unfurl, which leaf miner moths prefer.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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Like all variants of Caribbean carnival celebrations, there’s copious drinking and dancing as the joy of being Black always supersedes any hardship.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
16 June 2025
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“Exhausting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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