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noun

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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

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
Their mini-quests provide a bit of decent action here and there, as well as plenty of principled banter between a blinkered optimist (Lucy) and jaded doomsayer (Ghoul). Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2025 Vande Kolk pointed his pickup truck toward the lake, known for a color that could shift from deep forest to nearly jade in different lights. Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Plants include Purple Glories from Brazil, Napoleon’s hat trees from West Africa, lychees from China and jade vines from the Philippines. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026 The jade gifted to me was a twist, which means an eternal bond. Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jade
Verb
  • For instance, if a textbook bores you, try watching a documentary!
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • This just proves why schemers are so much more entertaining than boring ass Joe.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The only thing better than a creamy, cheesy, citrus, and spice slathered cob of corn otherwise known as Elote, is all those ingredients on a crisp pizza crust.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The cobs are delivered to an on-board machine which strips the corn from the cob.
    Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Gaines finished Martin's sexy coquette look with gray knee-socks by Capezio and vintage black-and-white wedges by Nicholas Kirkwood.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Employing the teeniest of ruffles, this West Elm sheet set features just a hint of twee detailing, almost like a playful coquette.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Harvard-Westlake tried to tire him out in the second half denying him the ball and pushing him away from the basket.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The strategy that King decided on at the last minute was to hang back, lobbing softballs to create long volleys that would tire Riggs out.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Horses brought the firefighting apparatus and a big steed, aptly named Goliath, sensed the danger and ran out of the way, not before being injured.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
  • That left only Louverture’s charging steed — representing Haiti’s founding moment — against a lush tropical backdrop and azure sky.
    Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • She is gifted with a lovely color of a lyric soprano suitable for roles in the spectrum from a lyric, lyric coloratura to a soubrette.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Maybe the modest size of tonight’s group wearied Nina.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
  • With a wearying absence of distinction, one day might seem exactly like the others.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Rather than skates, players use double blade sledges that allow the puck to slide underneath and have two sticks, which have a spike-end for propulsion and a blade-end for handling the puck.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The gold medalist skyrocketed to fame after her exuberant free skate at the Milan Cortina games.
    Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026

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