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overfatigued

adjective

as in tapped out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfatigued
  1. tapped out
  2. wiped out
  3. overworked
  4. worn
  5. fatigued
  6. played out
  7. tired
  8. drained
Adjective
  • Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprise their roles as the Owens sisters from the 1998 original that tapped out at $46 million domestically for the entirety of its initial run.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Bryan Danielson was more excited about McGuinness reaching the ropes than most of Wembley Stadium, but Nigel ultimately tapped out.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of tapped out
Adjective
  • Israeli military strikes in the first weeks of the war wiped out much of the theocratic government’s leadership structure, including its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
    — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Gray wolves were wiped out in California by the 1920s and remained absent for decades before beginning a natural return to the state.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of wiped out
Adjective
  • Returning home allowed Mike to get up and walk without waiting hours for an overworked nurse to unplug a bunch of monitors, and to enjoy real food.
    — Kim Clark, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Why does almost every punch line feel overworked and underdeveloped?
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Definition of overworked
Adjective
  • Keep enough linens to meet your actual household needs, then donate usable extras or responsibly dispose of anything that’s too worn to pass along.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Susie showed me the large black shoe and its pair, women’s shoes, sturdy, a little worn, and not really very attractive.
    — Lydia Davis, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of worn
Adjective
  • My massage therapist said that this serum, derived from Hawaiian comfrey and noni plants infused into rich macadamia nut oil, works to awaken fatigued cells, according to the serum-maker.
    — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Those subjects reported feeling more fatigued and stressed compared to healthy controls.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of fatigued
Adjective
  • The mother and daughter's latest exchange is another chapter in a fractured family that has played out publicly for years.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • According to sources close to the dressing room, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, Bergvall grew frustrated towards the end of the season because he was being played out of position in training.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of played out
Adjective
  • The boots apply rhythmic pressure to the legs to improve circulation and move excess fluid out, which can ease heavy, tired legs after a long day of walking, a round of golf or a doubles match.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Two or three boot sessions per week, especially after tough training, give tired legs extra recovery.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of tired
Adjective
  • Next, let the butter melt and place the hot, drained ears of corn in the stockpot.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Feeling mentally drained or physically exhausted is something everyone experiences from time to time.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of drained
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“Overfatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfatigued. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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