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
Doru Paul, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Once fatigued, set the weights down, rest for 60 seconds, and then repeat for three to eight sets, depending on your fitness level.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Short-term exposure by inhalation can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue respiratory irritation and other adverse health effects, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Prostate cancer treatment can leave you feeling fatigued, but there are ways to manage this side effect.
—Doru Paul, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Once fatigued, set the weights down, rest for 60 seconds, and then repeat for three to eight sets, depending on your fitness level.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Some compounders claim adding B12 to a GLP-1 may help address fatigue, particularly in people with a vitamin deficiency.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Short-term exposure by inhalation can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue respiratory irritation and other adverse health effects, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigue
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Police released an image captured from a surveillance video showing a person wearing dark clothes and a backpack, with their face covered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Liu’s jacket—worn open over a white crewneck tee—featured a breast pocket bearing the house’s telltale LV monogram.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Long work hours, overnight shifts, sleep disorders, and extended periods of driving can all contribute to exhaustion.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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Holding the mic light in his hand, barely touching it, like a delicate flower, trying to hide the exhaustion in his voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The addition of Crosby was supposed to be the piece to help lift the Ravens over the top, with the draft picks expected to be part of a rebuilding effort for the Raiders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In an effort to allay whipsawing energy markets, Western powers are considering an International Energy Agency proposal for the largest-ever release of oil reserves.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Harvard-Westlake tried to tire him out in the second half denying him the ball and pushing him away from the basket.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 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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In New York City, the collapse hasn’t been so dire; production has reached roughly 50 percent of its mid-2000s apex, according to one analysis.—
M. Nolan Gray,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a whole bunch of stress building up over in Trauma 2 thanks to the ever-present tension between Langdon and Santos, which hits new heights when they’re forced to work on one of the victims of a slide collapse at a waterpark.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Progress in robotics Agility’s humanoid robot, Digit, has already entered the market, demonstrating its readiness to tackle the labor shortage in factories and warehouses.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Most Americans assume that housing costs are driven by labor, materials, or interest rates.—
Mike Garcia,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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The same process happened with the government’s attempt to dismantle the Palestinian Authority in order to kill and bury the hope for Palestinian self-determination.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The most recent attack occurred in Virginia at Old Dominion University, when 36-year-old Mohamed Bailor Jalloh opened fire, killing one and injuring two others.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Crafted of a lightweight, breathable linen blend, these wide-leg pants will keep you both fashionable and sweat-free all season.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Its clinical-strength formula controls sweat and odor for up to four days.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Fatigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigue. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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