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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest the sequel is basically a stale remake of the first movie

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Recent Examples of stale Conclusion The failures in managing NHIs—whether through excessive privileges, stale permissions, misconfigured digital certificates or insufficient life cycle management—can leave them vulnerable to exploitation. Gregory Webb, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 In addition to cleaning out the stale air in your home, oosouji is all about reinforcing your connection to nature. Ana Morales, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025 His act is getting stale, for sure, but his talent is undeniable. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025 But a pleasant-smelling compute companion should keep your workspace fresh, even if your ideas are coming up stale. John Burek, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stale 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stale
Adjective
  • His side’s domination of territory and possession, against vastly inferior opponents, has been branded boring by some supporters.
    Beren Cross, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Writing fiction no longer merely strikes him as boring.
    Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Tragedies can be examined by those outside of its sphere of destruction, but the groundswell of feeling from Mexican viewers and critics is that there was little or no care taken to understand the cultural grief beyond stereotyped spectacle.
    Lucy Ford, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Founded by artists who grew up in Maryvale, Salcido said the purpose of Labor is to be the bridge that shows the artistic capacity and potential of Maryvale because the neighborhood is too often stereotyped, underrepresented and ignored.
    David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • What’s certain is this: The old rules of the Middle East no longer apply, and no one knows what the new ones are.
    Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The median age for the children served was between 4 and 8 years old, and the providers accepted both Medicaid and private insurance.
    Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Soto said this can pose safety issues when workers become tired after working eight hour shifts back to back.
    William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Proud parents who have sacrificed so much, tired and eager to get home.
    Erin Hill, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Finally, the three balanced armature drivers produce a silky finesse to the top end that is never harsh or tiring.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • The days can be spent shredding the slopes, while the nights can be spent at a relaxing resort to rest after a tiring day.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Good news is bad news for investors, as the hackneyed phrase goes.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
  • But the hackneyed drama hasn’t mustered much enthusiasm from critics or moviegoers, and was unsurprisingly overlooked in the Globes’ best drama category.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Over the next few weeks, Dani grew increasingly weary.
    Sheila Heti, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Other standout treatments include the Alpine Muscle Relief massage, which helps weary bodies recover after an exerting day, and the Spirit of the Mountains, which incorporates massage and a warm herbal poultice of lemongrass, kaffir lime and sweet basil.
    Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • On the day of the shipwreck, the Pacific made slow progress through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, laboring against a strong headwind toward the open sea.
    Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Now that era is over, the pendulum is starting a slow swing back toward maximalism.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025

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“Stale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stale. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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