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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as in exhausted
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
tuckered out after a long day of playing tennis
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as in wore
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tucker (out)
Adjective
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If your teen is looking more tired than usual or frequently talks about feeling exhausted, start a conversation with them about the quality of their sleep.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025 -
Grants are then funded, starting from the top-scoring grant and proceeding down the list, until the budget is exhausted.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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New York fairgoers eventually grew tired of this, Pirro said.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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On the Blumarine spring 2026 runway in Milan on Friday, models tapped into their inner bohemian-fairy party girl personas with charcoal eyeliner smudged around their eyes, faded hues on their lips and tired waves in their hair.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Two sisters rebuild a business in Asheville A year ago, Asheville Tea Company's original tea blends were scattered in North Carolina, where the business had been headquartered until Helene wiped out the facility.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Survival Amid the Ashes Human populations living in close proximity to the Toba volcano were probably completely wiped out.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Clearly the consumer is tapped out.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The first movie tapped out with $86.1 million but became a sleeper hit on home entertainment, while the sequel ended its run with $174.3 million.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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What starts as small talk always ends up in heated debates that leave me feeling drained and resentful.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the story, Raina is a young Bulgarian woman who must choose between her militant fiancé, Sergius, and the kind, war-weary soldier Bluntschli, who has sought out refuge in her bedroom.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
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Audience members and commissioners grew weary.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Peloquin told a trooper that things were slippery from the rain and her tires were a little worn down.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
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Many come with cosmetic blemishes or partially worn components, and some sellers stop at a basic reset and cleaning.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tory Burch leaned into a quirky, off-beat palette that felt fresh and full of personality.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Here are observations from The Post’s beat reporters on hand for practice, broken up into the Broncos offense, defense and miscellaneous.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Tucker (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucker%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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