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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In real life, that often looks like lying down exhausted, scrolling and still being awake an hour later, glued to our screens.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 2026 -
Cattle farmer Boutros Maroun said people in Ain Ebel are exhausted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9 mashes up the boot Ronaldo wore for the 1998 World Cup with the Air Max 95.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Witherspoon wore a hot pink plunging Prada gown to the occasion—perfectly on brand for Elle.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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So tired and anxious and stressed.—
Anna Spoerre,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Six people were on board the plane, including one person who was killed in the incident, police said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Days before the five-year anniversary of the 2021 building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, the federal government has published findings that determined the structure of the Champlain Towers South condominium started failing about three weeks before the catastrophe.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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Though not as big or catastrophic as the asteroid theorized to have wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago, Apophis would cause widespread destruction up to several hundred kilometers from its impact site.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below Jen (voiced by Stephen Garlick), who is a member of another, near-extinct race called Gelflings, was raised by Mystics after Skeksis wiped out his extended family.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Smotherman returned to the Octagon in May, where he was knocked out in the first round by Kai Asakura.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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After the Spurs knocked out the reigning champions to advance, Victor Wembanyama was brought to tears.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Valkyria tapped out and Flair had her hand raised.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Multiple bars across the city told The Star that many fans had tapped out amidst the teams 6-11 season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Marc was not burned out in the traditional sense.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Having nannied in New York City for three years, Capra found herself getting burned out.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Tuckered (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuckered%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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