as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
keeping up with twin toddlers wears me out
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Recent Examples of wear out
The ’82 Yankees were a total mess, and though Lemon had been promised a full year by Steinbrenner, he was already worn out by mid-April.
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Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
But on this day, he’s worn out and would rather nap.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Three Gators guards, including SEC Tournament MVP Walter Clayton Jr., are legit threats offensively, and Florida also boasts four tough bigs that can wear out even the most physical opponents (just ask Alabama and Tennessee).
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
This is different from other artificial hearts that tend to use flexible polymer diaphragms – that can quickly wear out – to pump the body's blood.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
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Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
But on this day, he’s worn out and would rather nap.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Three Gators guards, including SEC Tournament MVP Walter Clayton Jr., are legit threats offensively, and Florida also boasts four tough bigs that can wear out even the most physical opponents (just ask Alabama and Tennessee).
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
This is different from other artificial hearts that tend to use flexible polymer diaphragms – that can quickly wear out – to pump the body's blood.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear out
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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
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Inter won a free kick in the first minute of the second half — and Chivu, who wore a sporadically unclasped rugby scrum cap during the game, blasted it wide from 40 yards out, emphasising their total disinterest in mounting any meaningful attack.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Renee Moore worked near the building and relied on its daycare for her 6-month-old son Antonio Cooper Jr., who was among those killed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Drones hit a bread factory in Sumy, killing one person, Zelensky said.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Sophomore Madison Booker can match Hidalgo and Miles shot-for-shot, and Texas’ defensive pressure frequently tires opponents.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The lack of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood from poor circulation can cause the muscles to tire sooner and can create feelings of exhaustion.—
Jane Kim,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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They will be exhausted after Grandma wrangling for 4 hours.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Their lineup has not exhausted opposing pitching staffs for a full series in a manner that has been their trademark for years.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Payne drained a 3-pointer the next time down the floor to tie the game, 98-98.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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However, much of this rain will eventually still drain down across the lower Mississippi River Valley, keeping the Mississippi and other nearby rivers in the region elevated for at least the next several days.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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There have been many headlines about singles being frustrated and burned out by dating apps.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Even after matching, users often get ghosted, misinterpret what the other person wants or have mismatched expectations, leaving those looking for love frustrated and burnt out.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Wear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20out. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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