as in wears
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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In her post, the little black dog wears a red harness and a light blue harness, enjoys a treat, and cuddles up to the Superman actress.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025 -
San Antonio, the second-largest city in Texas, wears its size lightly.—
Kat Stinson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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The deal, which was first announced last month, kills a ballot measure effort that could have cost San Diego $300 million by prohibiting the city from collecting anything for trash service during fiscal years 2028 and 2029.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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In 1995, Guidera landed the role of Robbie Llywelyn, the diabetic man that Natasha Henstridge’s Sil kills in Roger Donaldson’s Species.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Kenner said Thuja will only truly rest after a long session of training or searching, which tires out not only her body but also her brain.—
Liz Teitz,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Additional motorsport-style heave dampers act to suppress squat and dive, giving the bespoke Pirelli Trofeo R tires a fighting chance of relaying 1,257 ft lbs of torque to the road.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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The people most capable of using AI to compress weeks into hours are precisely the people who escalation exhausts.—
Rob Versaw,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.—
Jenny Odell,
Longreads,
2 June 2026
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Members of the Orange County Amateur Radio Club spent the weekend camped out on a Huntington Beach middle school soccer field, practicing various ways the ham radio operators will help in an earthquake, fire or other disaster that knocks out communications.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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But will any of that matter come January if Kansas City once again knocks out Buffalo?—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Boarding also burns out staff, which can lead to a cycle that decreases staffing availability and exacerbates capacity issues.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2026
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When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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In these systems, the active materials tend to degrade and leak through the membrane, a process that rapidly wears out the battery and limits its practical lifespan.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Of course, local restaurants and other food vendors are ready to serve you once your sweet tooth wears out.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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High temperatures force a car’s battery management system to work harder to keep the pack cool, which drains energy that would otherwise power the car.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2025
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Bring it all to life this month by saying yes only to the people, opportunities, and experiences that excite you, and no to anyone or anything that drains your bright light.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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“Tuckers (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuckers%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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