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
No wonder people get fed up when gas prices rise.
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Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Despite a weekend sweep of the Rangers, the Angels are tied for worst record in baseball and their fans are fed up with owner Arte Moreno’s leadership.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
And Democrats around the country are also hungry for change and fed up with the party's leaders.
—Liz Goodwin The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
Or possibly Russians are fed up with inflation.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Despite a weekend sweep of the Rangers, the Angels are tied for worst record in baseball and their fans are fed up with owner Arte Moreno’s leadership.
—Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
And Democrats around the country are also hungry for change and fed up with the party's leaders.
—Liz Goodwin The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
Or possibly Russians are fed up with inflation.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 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,
5 June 2026
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The Ukrainian president also said the majority of Russians had grown tired of missile and drone attacks, inflation and fuel shortages, and were ready for peace.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The fast tempo isn't the lazy thunk of a guard's boots or even the confident, slightly bored stride of a lawyer's dark tan Derby shoes.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Some kids, especially older ones, might get bored with just a small collection of items.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
5 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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