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
Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The report doesn’t specify whether the southbound driver was asleep or fatigued in the crash that happened at about 3:10 a.m. between exit 243 at Mead and southbound exit 250 at Berthoud.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, May 6, Thurston posted on her Instagram Stories, opening up about hot flashes, fatigue and more.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 29 July 2025
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Verb
The system is fatigued, the FBI's Stansbury said, pointing to the increase in violent crime since the pandemic, coupled with the troubled juvenile justice system and LMPD’s persistent officer shortage and leadership turnover.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The report doesn’t specify whether the southbound driver was asleep or fatigued in the crash that happened at about 3:10 a.m. between exit 243 at Mead and southbound exit 250 at Berthoud.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
Noun
However, others may experience lingering symptoms like fatigue, joint pain or brain fog.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, May 6, Thurston posted on her Instagram Stories, opening up about hot flashes, fatigue and more.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigue
Verb
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Gastineau and Favre were surrounded by multiple onlookers and Gastineau wore a microphone provided by the film crew.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Here is a closer look at what the Jayhawks will be wearing in that game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The exhaustion and boredom is certainly a factor, but these books just aren’t making a strong case for themselves anymore.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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Between stress, shame, emotional disconnection, the current state of the world being challenging, and just plain exhaustion, desire can come and go.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An effort has been underway to increase the number of organ donors in Florida’s minority communities.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Fundraising efforts and private donations made to the Kane County 4-H Foundation funded the scholarships.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Physical and mental stimulation are both great ways to tire puppies out and prepare them to spend the evening in their kennel at home.—
Jennifer Williams,
CBS News,
3 July 2025
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This may become more urgent if important European manufacturers look to be in danger of collapse at the expense of Chinese success.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rose Byrne stars as Linda, a therapist who is grappling with her daughter’s mysterious illness that prevents her from eating normally while her husband is out of town on business and their apartment teeters on the edge of literal collapse.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Preparing For Inbound Shipments Historically, warehouse managers used static storage plans and reactive labor scheduling to handle inbound shipments.—
Michael Amori,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The audit — which estimated the state could save up to $225 million in building expenses if California embraced telework — affirmed concerns state employees and their labor representatives have vocalized since Gov. Gavin Newsom issued his first return-to-office order last year.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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The storm killed more than 400 people and caused more than $100 million in damage, or $2.3 billion in today’s dollars.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Drenched in sweat, the group was all smiles hitting the bridge’s descent, the final leg before our finish line, Birdee, Kent Hospitality’s new bakery and café.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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An individual may produce as much as 2 to 3 gallons of sweat per day.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Fatigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigue. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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