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 couple had worn out two other belts beating their children, the prosecutor said.
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
And yes, that extends to our federal government — in particular, the Department of Homeland Security, which is fast wearing out its welcome here.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Broom bristles Broom bristles can loosen and wear out over time.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
And his playcalling wore out its welcome with the Los Angeles Chargers in only two years.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
And yes, that extends to our federal government — in particular, the Department of Homeland Security, which is fast wearing out its welcome here.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Broom bristles Broom bristles can loosen and wear out over time.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
And his playcalling wore out its welcome with the Los Angeles Chargers in only two years.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear out
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With only 12 weeks to pull together a wardrobe for the cast, and few of Jones’s old clothing in the archives, Rowe recreated some historical looks— such as the infamous red penguin-print pajama set (a version of the pajama top is worn by Jones on a school run in the new film).—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Cowboy Carter artist shared yet another set of images on Instagram from the 2026 Super Bowl, this time wearing a long brown coat with a matching hat and blue jeans.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
16 Feb. 2026
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Six of the close friends and three guides are among the nine people killed or presumed dead in the avalanche near California’s Lake Tahoe - the nation’s deadliest in 45 years.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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So far, at least 40,000 people have been killed and 12 million displaced, according to the World Health Organization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The strategy that King decided on at the last minute was to hang back, lobbing softballs to create long volleys that would tire Riggs out.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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That led to a more open contest, and as legs began to tire and City spurned their own chances on the break, the momentum slowly turned Chelsea’s way.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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This is particularly important when air-drying laundry, taking a shower, cooking, or cleaning, and it should be done even in kitchens and bathrooms with ventilation systems that exhaust directly to the outdoors.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sources stressed the request for help from Mexico was to exhaust all options but there is not any clear evidence suggesting either Guthrie or the kidnappers are there.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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CEOs are struggling to switch off, Ko says, and making high-stakes decisions while their mental batteries are drained.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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This was an adaptation of the 1906 novel about the meatpacking industry by Upton Sinclair; famously, Lookingglass actors hung by their heels, depicting the draining carcasses of the Chicago Stockyards.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Then, at just 16 years old, Liu abruptly retired from the sport, burnt out from years of nonstop training.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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People can’t solve problems or innovate when they are burnt out and stretched thin.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Wear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20out. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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