inanition

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Recent Examples of inanition America, which is entertaining itself to inanition, has never experienced a scarcity of entertainment. George Will, Twin Cities, 5 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inanition
Noun
  • The cost of this mental churning extends beyond personal exhaustion.
    Melody Wilding, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • In addition to exhaustion and dehydration, mountaineers can also find themselves at risk of avalanches, hypothermia and falling.
    Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The feats, the ecstasies, the prostrations and abnegations.
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Travelers can also stay overnight to meditate, share meals, learn more about the temple’s Seon sect, and participate in the 108 prostrations.
    Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Twins got there by beating the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Saturday night at Target Field, getting a strong performance from Joe Ryan — who dealt with a violent illness earlier this week.
    Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
  • Officials are warning of a high risk of heat illness, especially for the elderly, young children, people without air conditioning, and those working or exercising outdoors.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025

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“Inanition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inanition. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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