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
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Dec. 2025
External patrons, fatigued by a decade of inconclusive intervention, prioritize disengagement over unity enforcement.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Ventilating your home may also help reduce headaches and fatigue caused by carbon dioxide buildup.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Many people also report feeling too weak or fatigued to keep up with daily routines.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Dec. 2025
External patrons, fatigued by a decade of inconclusive intervention, prioritize disengagement over unity enforcement.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
Toss some spinach or kale into your burrito to boost your iron, which plays a key role in postpartum recovery, as depleted iron stores can lead to fatigue and low mood.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Ventilating your home may also help reduce headaches and fatigue caused by carbon dioxide buildup.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigue
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From that video, investigators were able to identify the man was wearing an Ozark backpack, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, but are still trying to identify other items and where they might have been purchased.—
Randi Kaye,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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This is because people are wearing hats all the time—sometimes wearing one to bed.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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Combining heavy amounts of alcohol on top of exhaustion and a lack of food, Sullivan blacked out.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2026
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In Worcester, which lay more than 40 miles from the Charlestown line, a parched and dusty rider arrived at the square in front of the church, where his horse collapsed in exhaustion.—
Kostya Kennedy,
Time,
16 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort To cover all of Inkaterra's eco initiatives would require another article entirely.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Kate Schneider’s hat trick with two goals led a well-balanced effort as Walpole used to down Ursuline 8-4.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The strategy that King decided on at the last minute was to hang back, lobbing softballs to create long volleys that would tire Riggs out.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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That led to a more open contest, and as legs began to tire and City spurned their own chances on the break, the momentum slowly turned Chelsea’s way.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fueled by oil and gas exports, Russia defied Western predictions of economic collapse, instead becoming the 9th-biggest economy in the world in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund, ahead of Canada and Brazil.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Previous bear markets followed explicit collapses, like the fall of FTX in November 2022.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some have decided that AI is either simply fake (this is not the experience of the software engineers now using it at remarkable scale), while others have substantive qualms about its impact on culture, politics, and labor that seem to be captured in support for local opposition to data centers.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Back in her studio in Accra, Linnan is sounding an alarm about handling the smock with care despite the labor intensive process of weaving it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Six of the close friends and three guides are among the nine people killed or presumed dead in the avalanche near California’s Lake Tahoe - the nation’s deadliest in 45 years.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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So far, at least 40,000 people have been killed and 12 million displaced, according to the World Health Organization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Socks and Leg Warmers Winter socks and leg warmers tend to trap sweat, dead skin cells, and moisture.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our Top Picks Alo is our go-to for fashionable, functional pieces that are perfect for travel days, workouts, and lounging around, thanks to their soft and often sweat-wicking fabrics.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Fatigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigue. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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