as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
the prosecutor was mentally and physically tapped out after the long trial
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Recent Examples of tapped out
The district can’t afford it and taxpayers are tapped out, which is leading to inevitable cuts to staff positions.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Fans rallied behind O’Reilly to get to the rope as Mox took control, but O’Reilly ultimately tapped out.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
This year, the programming looked like a party with an impressive invite list — Nicolas Winding Refn, Asghar Farhadi, Hirokazu Kore-eda — but upon arrival, all the guests felt like old acquaintances tapped out of anything interesting to say.
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Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
The first movie tapped out with $86.1 million but became a sleeper hit on home entertainment, while the sequel ended its run with $174.3 million.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2023
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Fans rallied behind O’Reilly to get to the rope as Mox took control, but O’Reilly ultimately tapped out.
—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
This year, the programming looked like a party with an impressive invite list — Nicolas Winding Refn, Asghar Farhadi, Hirokazu Kore-eda — but upon arrival, all the guests felt like old acquaintances tapped out of anything interesting to say.
—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
The first movie tapped out with $86.1 million but became a sleeper hit on home entertainment, while the sequel ended its run with $174.3 million.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapped out
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Hollywood Plot Lines and Reality These are the tired questions every UFO skeptic asks.
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If your complexion tends to look flat or tired by midday, this powder can help bring back some radiance.
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Research shows over half of American travelers feel exhausted, with one in five admitting to booking a trip out of anger.
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But Raj is feverish, foggy, and exhausted.
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Though not as big or catastrophic as the asteroid theorized to have wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago, Apophis would cause widespread destruction up to several hundred kilometers from its impact site.
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Article continues below Jen (voiced by Stephen Garlick), who is a member of another, near-extinct race called Gelflings, was raised by Mystics after Skeksis wiped out his extended family.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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See you later, the swamp (drained or undrained).
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Wall Street will be watching to see if Amazon can further cement itself as consumers' to-go destination for everyday essentials at a time when inflation-weary shoppers are focused on value.
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For our weary eyeballs, strained and tired from long periods locked onto screens, rest and relaxation can do wonders.
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“Tapped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapped%20out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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