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
Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 13 Dec. 2025
This type of food content still exists, but Younger managed to tap into a small but growing side of food TikTok who were fatigued by the constant suggestion of cooking as an elaborate production.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The reaction taps into a bigger wave of tech fatigue.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Recovery days are crucial because posterior chain muscles—your glutes, hamstrings, and calves—can fatigue quickly at higher inclines, says Hribick.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 13 Dec. 2025
This type of food content still exists, but Younger managed to tap into a small but growing side of food TikTok who were fatigued by the constant suggestion of cooking as an elaborate production.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
Noun
Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 prompted unified Western sanctions, massive military aid, and rhetorical solidarity, but by late 2025, strategic divergences had widened amid battlefield stalemates, economic fatigue, and diplomatic initiatives.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The reaction taps into a bigger wave of tech fatigue.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigue
Verb
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Meyer, meanwhile, wore a white graphic tee with black mini shorts and a Thom Browne top coat, W reported.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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He was last seen wearing a red and black plaid shirt, dark jeans and brown steel-toe boots, police said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2026
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There are no speakers in the songs of MJ Lenderman other than MJ Lenderman, whose diffidence and exhaustion are in all-too-perfect lockstep with the psychic frustrations of his listeners.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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This round of protests feels different from prior ones because of a sense of frustration and exhaustion among people in Iran, said Dina Esfandiary, Middle East lead for Bloomberg Economics.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Fast-twitch muscle fibers tire more quickly and are used when our bodies need greater force production over a smaller period of time, like a short ski run.—
Danielle Zickl,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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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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If trees and powerlines collapse, there's a chance that patio furniture can become airborne.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Sacramento Kings suffered another fourth-quarter collapse as their losing streak continued with another blowout loss.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The company says the system aims to tackle persistent challenges in the hospitality industry, including labor shortages, inconsistent drink quality, and long service times.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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What started as labor strikes and merchant protests over currency collapse and inflation has expanded into widespread street demonstrations and student protests.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Iranian authorities have blocked access to the internet, arrested thousands and killed hundreds of protesters.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Activist groups say hundreds of people have been killed, though the true toll remains difficult to verify due to the internet blackout and tight state controls on information.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Customers agree that the curved brush lengthens and volumizes their lashes, while the formula is smudge-, flake-, clump-, and sweat-proof.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kidder says the pillow underneath your pillowcase tends to build up with sweat, body oils, dust mites, and allergens overtime.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Fatigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigue. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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