as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream
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as in exhausted
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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Recent Examples of fatigued
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The Swiss star has seemed fatigued in recent weeks and does not relish the softer spring-like snow typical of World Cup courses in March.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Officials said a hiker became severely fatigued, overheated and was not able to safely descend.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The 2019 protocol delays when firefighters start preparing to be dispatched, with the goals of avoiding trips that could turn out to be unnecessary, leaving firefighters less fatigued and putting fewer miles on fire engines.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The Swiss star has seemed fatigued in recent weeks and does not relish the softer spring-like snow typical of World Cup courses in March.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Security lines have remained close to pre-shutdown times, an airport spokesperson said earlier this week, but workers who are showing up report feeling burnt out and fatigued, according to interviews with The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Officials said a hiker became severely fatigued, overheated and was not able to safely descend.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigued
Adjective
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However, his attempts to introduce a more aggressive man-for-man pressing style also place higher physical demands on already tired players.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Even the film’s critic-defying, pinky-swearing fanbase may be disappointed in the barebones production, jarring plotting, tired dialogue and ham-handed staging.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Father Time lost again James was exhausted, his jersey pulled over his head after a fourth-quarter turnover.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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When one physician is exhausted, others compensate.—
Jennifer Obel,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After four consecutive years of long springs stretching into summer, Connor McDavid and his teammates have looked weary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Annie is battle weary this season.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Princess Kate, 44, wore a navy coat dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen (her bridal gown designer) with white lapels and a matching navy Jane Taylor hat, completing the look with a poignant poppy pin, navy pumps by Gianvito Rossi and a mini DeMellier handbag.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The assault killed at least seventeen people, including a twelve-year-old boy, wounded dozens, and destroyed buildings.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Berry was taken from a Fort Lauderdale bowling alley, killed and dumped in a Davie canal.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Braun drained the shot and pointed at his former Nuggets teammate.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers were cooked, the playoff magic finally drained from a team without its two leading scorers, a team in the process of making every conceivable mistake, reality bouncing off their feet and ricocheting off their hips and falling out of their hands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Fatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigued. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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