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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Famously, stage and film star Sir Sean Connery openly discussed wearing a headpiece in all of his James Bond roles.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025 -
Chrissy was a classy birthday girl, wearing a beige corset-style skirt and top with a matching trench coat and sunglasses.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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Outdoors Summer Camp in Chatham Two 7-year-olds, an 8-year-old and an 18-year-old died in the crash, the Sangamon County Coroner's Office said The four victims killed after a vehicle crashed into their after-school camp in Illinois have been identified by authorities.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Gangs in Haiti killed at least 5,600 people last year, according to a new United Nations report.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Given enough people grabbing its arms, legs, and head, eventually the gorilla would tire.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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With its bright visuals, catchy songs, and educational adventures that somehow never tire the preschool set, the YouTube show has become a parenting staple.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dominate a single platform Many entrepreneurs exhaust themselves trying to maintain presence across every social channel, newsletter platform, and podcast directory.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The gorilla could easily maim several men before being exhausted.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Change Lightbulbs, Fixtures, and Switches Thanks to newer, longer-lasting bulbs, lightbulbs burn out less frequently now than ever.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Many first-time cruisers make the mistake of trying to attend every event and eat in every venue, only to burn out midway through the trip.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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At Big’s Chicken in Southeast Portland, the wind was knocked out of a server mid-shift.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Morant was knocked out of the Grizzlies’ playoff game against Oklahoma City on Thursday night with a left hip injury after taking a hard fall under the basket late in the first half.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The arena goes icily silent, punctuated by some half-hearted boos as the clock drains down.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Today's Amazon deals are built to level up your setup without draining your wallet.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Due to their heavier weight and instant torque, tires on EVs wear out sooner than traditional ICE cars—up to 10,000 km faster—leading to quicker tire replacement and driving the demand for durable, specialized rubber designed to handle the extra strain.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bristle dartboards, even though self-repairing, will eventually wear out after several years of regular use.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 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 6 May. 2025.
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