as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
your tiredness will go away after a good rest
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Recent Examples of tiredness
Stress, excitement or tiredness can set off an unwanted, uncontrollable volley of sudden jerky movements and/or a spew of four-letter and other words.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Lifestyle changes can help reduce symptoms, as tics can be triggered by factors such as stress, tiredness or excitement, according to the NHS.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Another warning sign that often flies under the radar is profound fatigue—an overwhelming tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest (something that many of us are quick to dismiss).
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
Too little iron can cause tiredness.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
All European teams face challenging schedules and this is the level Newcastle want to be competing at, so tiredness cannot be seen as an excuse for persistent shortcomings.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The drug is currently approved to treat tiredness in people with sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
This often causes tiredness or issues concentrating.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Since a common side effect of taking a GLP-1 is tiredness, reducing caffeine intake seemed like a proactive way to avoid compounding fatigue and to support better overall energy levels.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Lifestyle changes can help reduce symptoms, as tics can be triggered by factors such as stress, tiredness or excitement, according to the NHS.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Another warning sign that often flies under the radar is profound fatigue—an overwhelming tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest (something that many of us are quick to dismiss).
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
Too little iron can cause tiredness.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
All European teams face challenging schedules and this is the level Newcastle want to be competing at, so tiredness cannot be seen as an excuse for persistent shortcomings.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The drug is currently approved to treat tiredness in people with sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
This often causes tiredness or issues concentrating.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Since a common side effect of taking a GLP-1 is tiredness, reducing caffeine intake seemed like a proactive way to avoid compounding fatigue and to support better overall energy levels.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiredness
Noun
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My own experience with night pests was at a time of utter exhaustion— too much work undertaken, interlocking circumstances that made the work twice as arduous, illness within and around— the old story of troubles never coming singly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Prolonged war and psychological exhaustion are already creating strain even among those united in their desire for regime change.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That mental fatigue is to be expected, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, after Yamamoto’s two-year transition from Japan’s professional league to back-to-back World Series titles with the Dodgers.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Prolonged dehydration can lead to a whole host of health issues, like headaches, muscle cramps, and fatigue.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Tiredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiredness. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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