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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Gangs in Haiti killed at least 5,600 people last year, according to a new United Nations report.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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One participant, Thomas Bragg, discovered how to talk about his friendship with Eddie Lama, who was killed in action.—
Made by History,
Time,
30 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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Dominate a single platform Many entrepreneurs exhaust themselves trying to maintain presence across every social channel, newsletter platform, and podcast directory.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The gorilla could easily maim several men before being exhausted.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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The arena goes icily silent, punctuated by some half-hearted boos as the clock drains down.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Today's Amazon deals are built to level up your setup without draining your wallet.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Change Lightbulbs, Fixtures, and Switches Thanks to newer, longer-lasting bulbs, lightbulbs burn out less frequently now than ever.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Many first-time cruisers make the mistake of trying to attend every event and eat in every venue, only to burn out midway through the trip.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Wear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20out. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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