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
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
After winning the first set easily on Friday, Sinner appeared fatigued as Medvedev stepped up his game and started running him around the court with drop shots and groundstrokes to the corners.
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ABC News,
16 May 2026
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 June 2026
Too bad the show couldn't muster up much excitement from a fandom that seemed fatigued by a run of mediocre content.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Adjective
The symptoms to watch out for include being thirsty, having dark urine and feeling fatigued.
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Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
After winning the first set easily on Friday, Sinner appeared fatigued as Medvedev stepped up his game and started running him around the court with drop shots and groundstrokes to the corners.
—
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Verb
The idea is rushed, the original plot exhausted, the actors fatigued by their own characters.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 June 2026
Too bad the show couldn't muster up much excitement from a fandom that seemed fatigued by a run of mediocre content.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigued
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Hollywood Plot Lines and Reality These are the tired questions every UFO skeptic asks.
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If your complexion tends to look flat or tired by midday, this powder can help bring back some radiance.
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In the finals, Israel faced an Australian team already exhausted after fending off South Korea, Japan and Rhodesia (itself in the Asian tournament after being banned in Africa over its white governing regime).
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For years, people have been frustrated and exhausted by the seemingly endless amount of swiping and small talk that go nowhere on dating apps.
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Wall Street will be watching to see if Amazon can further cement itself as consumers' to-go destination for everyday essentials at a time when inflation-weary shoppers are focused on value.
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For our weary eyeballs, strained and tired from long periods locked onto screens, rest and relaxation can do wonders.
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Most opponents wore red, the color that has united grassroots organizations across the city against data centers.
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Paltrow wore a black, strapless gown and buckled slippers, while Martin sported a two-tone brown-and-blue sweater over a white T-shirt, with brown corduroy pants and a stylishly thin belt.
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Six people were on board the plane, including one person who was killed in the incident, police said.
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Days before the five-year anniversary of the 2021 building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, the federal government has published findings that determined the structure of the Champlain Towers South condominium started failing about three weeks before the catastrophe.
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These plants may not thrive in soil that's poorly drained or overly compacted.
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Something uncertain, something human, has been drained like blood from this world.
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“Fatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigued. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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