TIRES Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

tires

verb

present tense third-person singular of tire

as in weakens

to diminish the physical strength of I don't want our walk to tire you too much

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as in bores

to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous this long dry lecture will tire the audience if you don't insert some jokes into it

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as in exhausts

to use up all the physical energy of this pentathlon will tire all but the hardiest athletes

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Recent Examples of tires More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 Kenner said Thuja will only truly rest after a long session of training or searching, which tires out not only her body but also her brain. — Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026 Additional motorsport-style heave dampers act to suppress squat and dive, giving the bespoke Pirelli Trofeo R tires a fighting chance of relaying 1,257 ft lbs of torque to the road. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025

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That weakens the case for mediation as protection without producing a replacement, which is why Qatar will keep it rather than trade it.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
As the rest of the world buys its assets, the reserve currency is structurally overvalued and weakens competitiveness.

— Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Definition of weakens

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Refreshing ingredients like eucalyptus and hydrating spearmint wake up the skin, while coconut oil softens it.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 July 2026
Heading west, the terrain softens into the farmland of Skagit Valley, known for its vibrant tulip fields and charming towns like La Conner.

— Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

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In the image, Camilla wears a bright blue dress and a diamond and sapphire butterfly brooch, which was presented to the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1977.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 July 2026
The custodian of this jewel is Amrit Maan, the fourth-generation owner of The Punjab and a man who wears more hats than any one human should reasonably be expected to.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of wears

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Indeed, Congress periodically engages in a debt ceiling charade, which wastes a lot of time and energy and limits nothing.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 15 July 2026
This creates friction, wastes time, and increases exposure to identity fraud, despite the existing technology for digital credentials.

— Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

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There is also evidence, both Moss and Saphire note, that measles kills immune system memory cells when infecting someone without vaccine-induced or natural immunity.

— Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026
Odysseus reveals who is really is, and with the help of Telemachus, kills all the suitors in a breakneck fight to the death.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 July 2026