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
  • By late afternoon in the summer, the flowers are already tapped out, having used their energy for the day.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
  • For every compelling reason to believe the consumer is tapped out, there's an equally compelling reason to believe the opposite.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of tapped out
Adjective
  • Homes and communities wiped out by the fires have still not been rebuilt.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In April, Jer Crane, the founder of software startup PocketOS, said a Cursor AI agent that the company was using in its own system wiped out its production database and backups in 9 seconds.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of wiped out
Adjective
  • Why does almost every punch line feel overworked and underdeveloped?
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026
  • After Raymond wrapped, Heaton joined actor Kelsey Grammer on Fox's Back to You before finding a new home on the small screen as an overworked mom on ABC's The Middle, which also lasted nine seasons, from 2009 to 2018.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Definition of overworked
Adjective
  • Gardeners occasionally have trouble with boxwood foliage turning brown—making this otherwise beautiful shrub look a little shabby and worn.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Dark Knight alternates and occasionally worn Steel Curtain throwbacks are also on point.
    — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of worn
Adjective
  • Those subjects reported feeling more fatigued and stressed compared to healthy controls.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • Creatine May Support Fatigued Brains In a 2024 study, researchers from Germany examined whether a single, large dose of creatine could help fatigued brains.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
Definition of fatigued
Adjective
  • Both sides had ample opportunities as the remainder of the game played out, but neither could pull the ball past the other’s goalkeeper a second time.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Former chief voices his support All of this played out as Kowalski was retiring from the department.
    — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of played out
Adjective
  • Well, the growing season in the South is a long one, and even the best thrillers get tired, the spillers get leggy, and the fillers sometimes disappear.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Replace Cabinet Hardware New drawer pulls, cabinet knobs, and even hinges can make quite the impact on your tired old kitchen cabinets.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tired
Adjective
  • Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • See you later, the swamp (drained or undrained).
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
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