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adjective

ˈtī-riŋ How to pronounce tiring (audio)
Definition of tiringnext
as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest the seminar was tiring and not particularly helpful or informative

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tiring

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verb

present participle of tire
1
as in weakening
to diminish the physical strength of I don't want our walk to tire you too much

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2
as in exhausting
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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3
as in wearing
to use up all the physical energy of this pentathlon will tire all but the hardiest athletes

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Recent Examples of tiring
Adjective
Creating a space that inspires creativity, lends a sense of calm, and makes the workday a little less tiring can have a significant impact on productivity and focus. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026 But after a while, the lack of grounding gets tiring, as various supernatural shenanigans appear to be determined more by plot convenience than anything else. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, Shenzhen startup EngineAI can be forgiven for tiring out its PM01 humanoid. — New Atlas, 7 June 2026 These design aspects allow users to operate it for extended periods without tiring or switching between different power outlets. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiring
  1. boring
  2. weakening
  3. exhausting
  4. wearing
  5. slow
  6. softening
  7. wearying
  8. killing
Adjective
  • Some have complained that Becerra is an unworthy, boring torchbearer for Latinos — not dynamic enough to meet a moment where many hoped for a firebrand.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Sure, this may sound kind of boring, but the city in the southern Guangdong province has also just been named as the country's leader in wealthy entrepreneurs and is the beating heart of China's AI and tech industry.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of boring
Verb
  • The victory came after a Republican redistricting effort aimed at weakening Latino voting power backfired.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • And the indicators tell you whether those conditions are strengthening or weakening.
    — Allison Mais, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of weakening
Verb
  • This heats the air dramatically, expanding it and exhausting the hot gas at a much higher velocity than normal.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
  • So, get ready for mountain vistas and exhausting cycling days to take your breath away and questions about your life choices to swirl around in your head!
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhausting
Verb
  • In the photo, Ever is wearing black mascara that highlights her blue-green eyes, the spitting image of her mother’s, and glossy pink lipstick.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Our short list shapes up with a 200-hp power cruiser wearing a Lotus badge, a five-cylinder Puch moped, and an eight-cylinder, 1,000cc two-stroke motorcycle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wearing
Adjective
  • Stuttering drum patterns and elastic basslines rub up against glossy keyboards and slow piano chords, blending early 2000s sounds with the futuristic sensuality of Kelela.
    — Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • On the earnings growth front, while emerging markets on average are expected to deliver a 45% improvement, India's forecast is much slower at 11%, as per Bernstein.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of slow
Verb
  • This shot nails the mural’s vibrant colors and crisp wood-grain details, but upon close inspection, there's some noise and softening on the edges.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide is a rich overnight cream that helps replenish dry skin while softening the look of crepiness, fine lines, and rough texture.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of softening
Verb
  • But even at its most explicit, in documentaries, political cinema acts as an antidote to the culture’s wearying vogue for escapism.
    — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • But for two hours the film is just set-piece after set-piece, backed by a deafening score, which becomes rather wearying.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 23 July 2026
Definition of wearying
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  • Bohdan Stashynsky, a KGB agent, has confessed to killing Stepan Bandera, a controversial far-right Ukrainian politician.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2026
  • As the community mourns a Lakewood police agent killed in the line of duty, CBS Colorado is learning more about the suspect accused of killing him and his lengthy criminal history.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Tiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiring. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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