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
Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 May 2025
Joann stores closing is upsetting for some in niche communities, but, in a world that prioritizes newness and is fatigued by the retail apocalypse, that’s simply not enough for swathes of social media to care.
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—Callum Booth, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 June 2025
Advertisement Debilitating fatigue Research suggests that Lyme disease can cause persistent fatigue, even when it’s diagnosed and treated early.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 18 June 2025
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Verb
Running causes many changes in your mind and body, increasing your heart rate and breathing, fatiguing your muscles, and triggering chemical reactions in your brain.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 May 2025
Joann stores closing is upsetting for some in niche communities, but, in a world that prioritizes newness and is fatigued by the retail apocalypse, that’s simply not enough for swathes of social media to care.
Check out my website.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
Symptoms listed by the health agency still include sore throat, cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, congestion, runny nose, loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle aches, body aches, headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 June 2025
Advertisement Debilitating fatigue Research suggests that Lyme disease can cause persistent fatigue, even when it’s diagnosed and treated early.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigue
Verb
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There are a few family members who only wear olive, mustard, khaki, black and other dull colors; clunky, unattractive shoes; and few accessories.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Also exempt are personal items, like pins or shirts worn by students and electronic displays within the school.—
Emma Epperly,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
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Similar to the chart of WTI crude oil, the VanEck Oil Services ETF (OIH) has improved intermediate-term momentum and no signs of upside exhaustion, increasing the likelihood of a breakout above a Fibonacci retracement level near $257 for a secondary objective of $298.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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The condition can cause symptoms like exhaustion, irritability, unintentional weight loss, hand tremors, and skin discoloration, according to the Mayo Clinic. About 1 percent of Americans have Graves' disease, according to Yale Medicine.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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In an effort to alleviate some of those concerns, Senate GOP leaders included a new $25 billion fund to support rural hospitals.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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The recall effort has been underway for several months, and as of Thursday evening organizers are about 240 signatures short of the 42,900 necessary to put a recall vote to Jackson County voters this summer.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Incoming waves in rapid succession can tire even an experienced swimmer quickly.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The bucket full of cleaning products includes glass cleaning wipes, an interior detailer spray, a car wash and wax for the exterior, wheel and tire cleaner and microfiber cleaning cloths.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The new legislation was passed in the aftermath of the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside in June 2021 which killed 98 people.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Despite official reassurances, the currency markets are painting a different picture — one of accelerating collapse.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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Despite a difficult development market and ongoing construction labor shortage, Boise developers are forging ahead to remake the city.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2025
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But its depiction of the site of the hotel as a liminal space of corruption and menace suggests that all tourist fantasies are based on the exploitation of others’ histories, lands, labors, and bodies.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Gaza’s Health Ministry on Sunday said that another 88 people have been killed by Israeli fire over the past 24 hours, raising the war’s toll among Palestinians to 56,500.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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One Cambodian soldier was killed in a relatively small, contested area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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Sure, a high-intensity sweat session can make your heart pump harder, your breath quicken, and may even cause a burning-like feeling in your lungs and chest.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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By the end of the night, the whole team was dripping in sweat and covered in blisters, their pantyhose ripped from their high kicks.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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“Fatigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigue. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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