as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
the rescue workers pressed on, though their efforts to reach the miners had almost completely fatigued them
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as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
the day-long battle against the blaze left firefighters in a state of utter fatigue
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as in effort
very hard or unpleasant work
although he had joined the army for action and adventure, much of his day seemed to be devoted to mindless fatigues
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Recent Examples of fatigue
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Too bad the show couldn't muster up much excitement from a fandom that seemed fatigued by a run of mediocre content.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
And people experiencing pain, fatigue, anxiety and stress may also be especially vulnerable because the brain plays a central role in interpreting bodily sensations.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Eagles finally traded Brown to the New England Patriots Monday, ending a saga of rumors and reports that dominated the news cycle and left everyone in the Delaware Valley fatigued.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Too bad the show couldn't muster up much excitement from a fandom that seemed fatigued by a run of mediocre content.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
Noun
This setup features dual-core massage functionality with 3 intensity levels, paired with 3-level graphene heat therapy operating between 104–122°F (40–50°C) and red-light technology to actively relieve back pain and fatigue.
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New Atlas,
19 June 2026
And people experiencing pain, fatigue, anxiety and stress may also be especially vulnerable because the brain plays a central role in interpreting bodily sensations.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigue
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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The key to modernizing the pinkish-orange color in 2026 is to wear it in loose, easy silhouettes.
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The title Wowed Out comes from James’ own phrase for the sensory exhaustion brought on by modern life.
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The war-weariness in Sadeq’s words reflects the exhaustion felt throughout Lebanon, but especially among the Shiites who form a third of its 6 million residents.
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A bit of a surprise here, as the Warriors were reportedly shopping the 11th pick in an effort to bolster their roster with a win-now player.
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The search stems from a years-long effort by authorities to revisit information connected to Mansfield, whose family lived on Centerwood Avenue in Hernando County.
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Many swimmers who get in trouble tire themselves out trying to get back to the beach, lifeguards say.
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Fellow striker Ricardo Pepi tired out the Australian back line all day.
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Such lifting of sanctions all but guarantees that the Iranian regime will be bolstered mere months after protests brought it to the brink of collapse.
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Firefighters confirmed that the building sustained severe structural damage but ruled out the possibility of a complete collapse.
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Andres Chait, is facing labor deals that will strain future finances.
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The spokesperson noted that labor inspections of working conditions have increased and encouraged houses to remain vigilant and fully compliant with regulations.
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Los Angeles police Friday released bodycam footage of an officer killing a woman’s pet dog in a case that has sparked outrage and questions.
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The Israeli strikes killed five people around the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, according to the official news agency NNA, and the army said a soldier was along the victims.
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There will be blood, sweat and tears on players’ soccer jerseys at the World Cup — and plenty of deeper cultural and historical meaning too.
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The one win on the Twins was pretty sweat-free and no issues.
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“Fatigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigue. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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