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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Going from wearing costumes to wearing a badge is not your typical path.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025 -
Some, including Yamal, covered themselves with their hoodies and strategically wore headphones over their ears.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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After a preliminary investigation, authorities determined the father fatally stabbed his sons and wife before killing himself.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Now that Anne Arundel's top prosecutor has been removed from the trial of a doctor accused of killing his wife, the county's State's Attorney's Office may step away from the case completely.—
Luke Parker,
Baltimore Sun,
12 May 2025
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Rather than tiring the players out, the Conference League has given Maresca more opportunity to rotate and give everyone game time, therefore keeping fringe members happier.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Part of that was due to Bergoglio’s age, 76; the cardinals were believed wary of choosing someone who might tire and, like Benedict, throw in the towel after just a few years.—
Henry Chu,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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To the elderly and those already exhausted by their efforts to get this far, this simply became an insurmountable barrier.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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After exhausting the questions, Witt posed for a picture with the entire class.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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The dry heat is fueling wildfires in the upper Midwest, as another day of volatile fire weather is expected in northeast Minnesota on May 13, as crews continue to battle large wildfires burning out of control, Minnesota Public Radio reported.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Are you consistently burned out, resentful, or unmotivated by the work?—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The crash knocked out information from radars located at an FAA facility in Westbury, New York, where the air traffic controllers formerly managed flights heading to Newark.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The 28-year-old got to finishing fights in his most recent outing, knocking out former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns in the third round of their UFC 299 meeting.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
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These clocks will, unfortunately, drain your batteries a little quicker but probably not fast enough to really take notice.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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They’re emotionally drained, exhausted by the mental gymnastics that have such a profound effect on their franchise’s direction.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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In most cases, the rope wears out long before the anchor itself.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Their scorching hot start has been the result of a long lineup, run suppression and an energetic style of play that wears out other teams on both sides of the ball.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Tucker (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucker%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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