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jade

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noun

Synonym Chooser

How is the word jade distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of jade are exhaust, fatigue, tire, and weary. While all these words mean "to make or become unable or unwilling to continue," jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness.

appetites jaded by overindulgence

When can exhaust be used instead of jade?

In some situations, the words exhaust and jade are roughly equivalent. However, exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion.

shoveling snow exhausted him

Where would fatigue be a reasonable alternative to jade?

Although the words fatigue and jade have much in common, fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort.

fatigued by the day's chores

When might tire be a better fit than jade?

The meanings of tire and jade largely overlap; however, tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience.

the long ride tired us out

In what contexts can weary take the place of jade?

While the synonyms weary and jade are close in meaning, weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing.

wearied of the constant arguing

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jade
Verb
Paying Tinder users have been in decline for months as single folk are increasingly jaded by the online dating experience. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 7 May 2026 Numerous corporate announcements about carbon neutrality, net zero and ESG have come and gone, leaving many in the sector feeling a but jaded and lost. — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
The exhibition will include paintings, metalwork, jade, ceramics, glass, and architectural elements, some of which connect directly to a decades-long connection between the Louvre and the NMAA. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 From the street, only glimpses of hand-cut sandstone and a low jade-green roof emerge behind mature gardens. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jade
Verb
  • The twin tubes, bored at a rate of roughly 30 feet per day, will take about a year to dig.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Best Neutral This solid-colored wool rug was the perfect neutral-but-not-boring option for the space between visuals editor Lizzie Soufleris’ living room and dining area.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The meal ends with a satisfying yet whimsical flourish of warm chocolatey champurrado poured over an atole mousse in the shape of a corn cob.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • To freeze, cut the kernels off the cob after cooking and store them in an airtight container for up to 9 months in the freezer.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The sculptural silhouette is romantic and coquette—assumingly made for the true lover girls first and foremost.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Mix up the coquette and the macabre with a light pink mug that features a pattern of both skulls and bows; opt for a shiny pink cauldron to lean into a feminine Halloween; or go for the cute figural option of a smiling ghost.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The point is not to tire yourself out, just to feel your body getting warm.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
  • While the concept has always had Fox shocks, it was first seen with Maxxis rubber, and subsequently with Schwalbe Tacky Chan downhill tires on DT Swiss wheels last year.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Although an Assassin's Creed-style parkour system would do wonders for the game's movement given the setting, the protagonist's magical steed was a joy to ride.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Officials say a fire hose was placed beneath the horse for support while responders on scene dug into the muddy bank to form a ramp near the steed.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Not only did diners want to enjoy her singing in the cabaret, no doubt many could not resist coming to see for themselves the soubrette who had inspired such fury in the late George VI.
    — Olivia Williams, Town & Country, 1 June 2021
  • That show featured a song called 'The Yama Yama Man,’ in which chorus girls cavorted in Yama Yama suits while a soubrette sang about the creepy Yama Yama Man.
    — Bulletin Board, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2017
Verb
  • But even at its most explicit, in documentaries, political cinema acts as an antidote to the culture’s wearying vogue for escapism.
    — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • But for two hours the film is just set-piece after set-piece, backed by a deafening score, which becomes rather wearying.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • An action sports area is also planned with trampolines, climbing walls and indoor skate facilities.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Simon and Diana Ledet, who volunteers during free skate, practice some moves on the pole before grabbing hands and skating off together, talking and laughing.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Jade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jade. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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