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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Fresh concrete is alkaline enough to shield the metal from rust, but carbonation gradually lowers its pH and weakens that protection.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 11 July 2026
As the sun grows lighter, its gravitational grip weakens, pushing the surviving planets outward into a wider orbit that could double their distance from the star, according to NASA.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026

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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
Kindness toward yourself softens stubborn self-critique and helps confidence return naturally.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026

Definition of softens

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Rodríguez Castro wears a stainless-steel version on his left wrist.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Team Visma-Lease A Bike’s Jonas Vingegaard currently wears the yellow jersey after two stages, while Mexico’s Isaac del Toro of UAE Team Emirates won his first Tour de France stage on Sunday afternoon.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of wears

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Thicker components typically mean massive internal resistance, which kills electrical current.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
In contrast, spraying visible ants often kills only a small portion of the colony while leaving the nest intact, with millions of workers ready to replace the small population killed by a contact spray.

— The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of kills

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Empire Towers' unsafe structure hurts nearby businesses Workers at BG's Car Wash on Crain Highway told CBS News Baltimore that business has slowed after the perimeter was established around Empire Towers.

— Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 13 July 2026
That's the most disappointing thing and that's the part that hurts the most for me personally.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026