as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
the seminar was tiring and not particularly helpful or informative
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as in weakening
to diminish the physical strength of
I don't want our walk to tire you too much
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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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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
Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But before continuing its schedule, the Heat has two days off to rest and recover from this tiring stretch on the road.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
This constant barrage overshadows the self-care experience, hijacking my focus and frankly, tiring me out.
—Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Sound routines, sound tennis mind Pegula says that travelling all over the globe as a part of the WTA’s tour season is exhilarating on a day-to-day basis, but can be tiring over the long haul.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But before continuing its schedule, the Heat has two days off to rest and recover from this tiring stretch on the road.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
This helps each step feel lighter and easier, diminishing fatigue and letting the wearer venture out farther without tiring.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
This constant barrage overshadows the self-care experience, hijacking my focus and frankly, tiring me out.
—Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiring
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Endless gastronomic delights, diverse architecture, and neighborhoods packed with character ensure visitors have everything but a boring trip to the large coastal metropolis.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Who says neutrals have to be boring?—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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There is, at present, some evidence for dark energy weakening over time, although the results from the DESI collaboration, which provide the strongest evidence to date for such a scenario, are highly ambiguous.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Evidenced by no-confidence votes and faculty demonstrations, a sizable number of professors hold weakening trust in their institution's administrators.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The selling pressure appears to be exhausting itself, setting the stage for a classic snap-back rally.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Still, investors in tech giants are growing nervous because these firms are essentially exhausting their available capital to fund the infrastructure buildout, according to Luria.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Minutes later, wearing a blue lanyard with a solid gold medal hanging across his chest, Tkachuk called into the stands for Gaudreau’s two children to join the official team picture.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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That ruling paved the way for federal immigration officials to continue wearing masks during California operations.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Your protective nature can close up quickly, but softening your tone and naming your needs invites deeper closeness without losing your boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Blacksmiths have relied on the softening glow of the forge since the Iron Age, and Metallurgy 101 dictates that thermal energy makes atoms slide past each other with ease.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Even for those spared personal catastrophe, the broader atmosphere has been wearying; institutions strained, norms eroded, tempers short.—
Phillip Halpern,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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And then, with wearying inevitability, the Premier League would follow suit.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Also on Tuesday, Indivisible CT is conducting an anti-ICE rally on the state Capitol lawn, taking political aim at a federal agency that has fallen sharply out of public favor after killing two American citizens in Minnesota and roughing up scores of others.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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The ex-husband of former First Lady Jill Biden, who has been accused of killing his wife late last year, pleaded not guilty in the case during a virtual court appearance on Tuesday.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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But that boost also didn’t last long – 2025 was marked mostly by Russia’s slow, grinding offensive along the 1,200-kilometer-long frontline.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Implementing peace deals is notoriously difficult, so slow progress can be expected.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Tiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiring. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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