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 tuckered (out)
Adjective
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And we're all exhausted by the endless division.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Fluid accumulated in his body, pushing his weight close to 240 pounds and leaving him exhausted and swollen.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Danes wore her hair in a sleek updo and accessorized with small diamond drop earrings with a matching bracelet and a ring.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The temperature exceeded a hundred degrees, and the smoke was so thick that the little cartoon icon on the air-quality app on my phone—which normally wore a cloth mask when the air was bad—now bore a gas mask.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For anyone who’s tired of layering in linen blankets and jute throw rugs, an accordion divider is another excellent option.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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Want a worker who always shows up, never says no, never gets sick, and can work without getting tired?—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Mexican army killed Oseguera Cervantes just over a week ago while attempting to capture him.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Amplifying the chaos were questions over who will replace Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late leader, who was killed in the aerial barrage over the weekend.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In June, the president ordered a missile strike on three Iranian uranium enrichment facilities, claiming at the time to have wiped out the Islamic Republic’s nuclear capabilities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Chatfield Reservoir was originally created in the 1970s for flood control after a devastating South Platte flood in 1965 caused $325 million in damage (in 1965 dollars), killed more than 20 people and wiped out many businesses, bridges and roads in Denver.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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South Africa has already qualified for the semifinals from Group 1, while Zimbabwe has been knocked out after two successive losses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Bayern Munich, who were second in the group stage, play Atalanta, who knocked out German side Borussia Dortmund in the playoffs thanks to a stoppage-time penalty.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
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Whether you're feeling burnt out by all the game day preparations, or really craving some brisket for a go-to weeknight meal, this recipe is for you.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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When kids and parents are burned out and exhausted, sleep, mental health, and overall wellness suffers.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Tuckered (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuckered%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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