as in fatigue
a complete depletion of energy or strength
with all of the work and activity that the holiday season brings, the working couple was on the point of exhaustion
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Recent Examples of exhaustion
For my protagonist, the turning point is not just about recognizing her dependence but about acknowledging the emotional weight she’s been carrying — grief, exhaustion, the overwhelming pressure of motherhood.
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Jessica Guerrieri, People.com, 9 May 2025
Many face trouble in getting to a hospital, given the burden of travel, the exhaustion of prolonged treatments, and the emotional strain of needing to visit medical facilities constantly, all while not knowing what the future holds.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Elad’s case is one of a growing—and conflicting—body of case law concerning older college athletes who eye NIL deals and the chance to challenge exhaustion of their NCAA eligibility.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2025
At the end of this rally phase, the RSI pushed into the overbought region which suggests a potential exhaustion point.
—David Keller, CNBC, 1 May 2025
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Jessica Guerrieri, People.com, 9 May 2025
Many face trouble in getting to a hospital, given the burden of travel, the exhaustion of prolonged treatments, and the emotional strain of needing to visit medical facilities constantly, all while not knowing what the future holds.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Elad’s case is one of a growing—and conflicting—body of case law concerning older college athletes who eye NIL deals and the chance to challenge exhaustion of their NCAA eligibility.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2025
At the end of this rally phase, the RSI pushed into the overbought region which suggests a potential exhaustion point.
—David Keller, CNBC, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for exhaustion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustion
Noun
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Mind fatigue can lead to shortcuts such as not thoroughly proofing an important email or opting out of decision-making with your team.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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But JPMorgan believes signs of fatigue among retail investors means further gains may be hard to come by.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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The collapse of the Assad regime in December occurred when Ahmed al-Sharaa’s group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led a rebel coalition.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
16 May 2025
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They're forced to work together again during the Newton collapse, and Graham's sacrifice triggers something in both of them.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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“Exhaustion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustion. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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