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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exhaustion
This round of protests feels different from previous ones because of a sense of frustration and exhaustion among people in Iran, said Dina Esfandiary, Middle East lead for Bloomberg Economics based in Geneva.
—
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
This has been part of City’s strength this season, as has their depth — something former manager Gareth Taylor neglected to build on, preferring a smaller, more intimate squad that often fell to injuries and exhaustion.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Walking from the concourse straight into a hotel lobby and being able to eat, shower, and sleep without leaving the terminal really does something for travel stress and exhaustion levels.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The firm does not see the theme as nearing exhaustion.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exhaustion
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
This has been part of City’s strength this season, as has their depth — something former manager Gareth Taylor neglected to build on, preferring a smaller, more intimate squad that often fell to injuries and exhaustion.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Walking from the concourse straight into a hotel lobby and being able to eat, shower, and sleep without leaving the terminal really does something for travel stress and exhaustion levels.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The firm does not see the theme as nearing exhaustion.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exhaustion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustion
Noun
-
All of that adds up to headaches, fatigue and body aches that last longer.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
-
Indeed, exercise in general improves fatigue, energy, and vitality, according to research, so getting in some movement first thing in the morning can do all that.—
Danielle Zickl,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
That year, the Port of Baltimore was hampered by the collapse of the Frances Scott Key Bridge.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
-
Oil revenue is a key part of Russia's economy, allowing President Vladimir Putin to pour money into the war effort against Ukraine without worsening inflation and avoiding a currency collapse.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Exhaustion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustion. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
