as in tired
having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
fed up with the noise and bustle of the big city, the family decided to try country life
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Recent Examples of fed up
Kathy Griffin is fed up with the man show on display over on Adam Carolla's podcast, thank you very much!
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Living beneath one of the world's most famous landmarks, the iconic Hollywood sign, Rhoda Coleman and her neighbors are fed up with the traffic, chaotic scenes and harassment that comes from visitors.
—Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 28 May 2026
People are already fed up with the news and the general atmosphere of fear and anger and frustration.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 May 2026
No wonder people get fed up when gas prices rise.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Living beneath one of the world's most famous landmarks, the iconic Hollywood sign, Rhoda Coleman and her neighbors are fed up with the traffic, chaotic scenes and harassment that comes from visitors.
—Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 28 May 2026
People are already fed up with the news and the general atmosphere of fear and anger and frustration.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 May 2026
No wonder people get fed up when gas prices rise.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fed up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fed up
Adjective
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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So tired and anxious and stressed.—
Anna Spoerre,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Its inventors were bored Ivy Leaguers who played it while waiting for the results of the annual Harvard-Yale football game.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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In 2017, Prince George appeared visibly bored during the festivities, resting his hand on his face while on the Buckingham Palace balcony.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The American people are sick and tired of mediocrity.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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But consumers are growing sick and tired of searching for games, only to reach for their wallets.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Fed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fed%20up. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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