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
  • This time, Rome killed more than half a million, wiped out nearly 1,000 villages, and banned Jews from Jerusalem.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • After a hip injury wiped out his 2025 season and a new regime took over, his time in South Florida was over.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of wiped out
Adjective
  • It’s guaranteed to leave a smooth, humidity-resistant finish that holds up on muggy days and adds a ton of shine to dull and overworked strands.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of overworked
Adjective
  • An army of Janeites, no doubt wielding their worn copies of Sense and Sensibility, are marching into cinemas around the world to watch an adaptation for a whole new generation.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The once grand building, where celebrities and socialites have slept, lived, and partied for decades, is undeniably shabby, with worn carpets and crumbling plumbing.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of worn
Adjective
  • My hands never became fatigued, even after hours of surfing from the couch.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
  • After landing several punches and kicks and taking his opponent to the ground multiple times, LaPenna eventually became fatigued and called for the match to be ended.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fatigued
Adjective
  • The way this game played out was indicative of what Mahomes’ career has become.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • This is a remarkably casual way to describe what has played out over the past couple months.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of played out
Adjective
  • Even more popular when, instead of a tired old video tribute — hats off to the Jackets for reading the room on this one — the arena cameras went straight to Marchenko during the next stoppage.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Murray says her own experience has made her more understanding when female colleagues seem more tired or irritable than usual, particularly when the behavior is out of character.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 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
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