as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
we're hoping that the mountain bike ride will tucker the kids out so they'll sleep well tonight
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Tempo could help wear them out, as the Giants have pressured the quarterback on nearly 46% of their defensive snaps when Carter, Burns and Thibodeaux are on the field at the same time, according to Next Gen Stats.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025 -
In her bestie Selena Gomez’s wedding photos, the Rare Beauty founder appeared to wear a number of white dresses for her nuptials to Benny Blanco in September.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Taliban government's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said Afghan forces have captured 25 Pakistani army posts, 58 soldiers have been killed, and 30 others wounded.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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In Israel's ensuing offensive, more than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which doesn't differentiate between civilians and combatants but says around half the deaths were women and children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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During my summer visit, the park revealed itself to be much more than just a spot to tire out the kids.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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If New Orleans sustains drives, though, the offense may try to go up-tempo to tire them out.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Most were far from home, overworked and exhausted while receiving no pay in the midst of a prolonged government shutdown.—
Keith Wilson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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What looked like a shadow at first turned out to be the dog, skittish and exhausted from wandering.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Just don’t burn out trying to chase every single path… depth beats scatter right now.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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The stars, shining brightly throughout the sky, will all someday burn out; the galaxies will someday turn dark.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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In May, a tree fell, knocking out the B&B’s power.—
Sarah Henry,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Imanaga had gotten knocked out in the third inning of a Game 2 loss in Milwaukee, continuing a late-season slump that appeared to dim his confidence.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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So much for draining the swamp.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Maye hit Boutte on a back-shoulder throw in Sunday’s win over the Saints that allowed the Patriots to kneel on the ball, drain the clock and emerge victorious.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, in the South, where fall tends to be milder, our sweaters need to be even more versatile in order to get the most wear out of them.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Workers wore out their shoes every eight days, the worker said.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Tucker (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucker%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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