as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
people in that job often suffer burnout and have to retire at a relatively early age
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
working 12-hour days at that job just burned me out
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Recent Examples of burnout
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Topics that will be explored include burnout, compassion, family dynamics, the necessity of self-care and the often-conflicting emotions that accompany the caregiver journey, according to the Sisters of Bon Secours.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
Kate Gibson, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2025
Live Live updates: ‘Particularly dangerous’ weather warning for L.A. fires are in effect, gusts of up to 72 mph reported
The department only started calling up more firefighters and deploying those additional engines after the Palisades blaze was burning out of control.
—Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
According to 4 Day Week Global, an organization that runs 4-day workweek trials around the world, participating companies experienced 42 percent decrease in employee resignations; 36 percent increase in revenue; and a 64 percent reduction in burnout among staff.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Topics that will be explored include burnout, compassion, family dynamics, the necessity of self-care and the often-conflicting emotions that accompany the caregiver journey, according to the Sisters of Bon Secours.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
The largest by far — the Palisades and Eaton wildfires — continue to burn out of control, officials said.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2025
Live Live updates: ‘Particularly dangerous’ weather warning for L.A. fires are in effect, gusts of up to 72 mph reported
The department only started calling up more firefighters and deploying those additional engines after the Palisades blaze was burning out of control.
—Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
Noun
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This breeds feelings of frustration and emotional exhaustion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, exhaustion from the long-haul flight prompted him to explore an alternative: an Uber.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Alongside her lacy dresses, which have been worn by the likes of Julia Fox and musician Chloe Bailey, Kucharska also uses latex to build bags from scratch.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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The model was wearing a baby blue satin mini dress with separate panels at the breasts.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
4 Feb. 2025
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Investigators found that pilot fatigue during icing conditions contributed to the accident.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2025
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That number could be hard to match as KC fatigue builds, but Kansas City did just set the AFC title game viewership high mark at 57.4 million on Sunday.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Armen Sarkisyan, founder of the Ukrainian separatist group Arbat Battalion that fights for Russia, was killed in a grenade blast at an elite residential building in Moscow.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Cal is killed at the top of the premiere and, because of his tumultuous relationship with Xavier before his death, Xavier is left behind as the top suspect in Cal’s murder.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Democrats may not have the votes, Trump may have an above-water net approval rating, and the rank-and-file liberal base is bluntly exhausted, but nothing is permanent in politics.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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Even Spurs’ fit players are exhausted, worn down by having to carry this club on their backs every Thursday and Sunday for the past few months.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Once all that sightseeing has tired you out, Patria Palace is the ideal place to recover.—
Nick Hendry,
theweek,
3 Dec. 2024
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Things got slightly more alarming as the game went on and the midfield engines began to tire, particularly as a flurry of late attacks almost saw the hosts nick all three points.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
Verb
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The savvy used patronage to expand, not drain, their wealth.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Natural calamities—floods, earthquakes, droughts, landslides—have also drained resources.—
Belinda Luscombe,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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Most migrants feel their situation is very precarious in Mexico and their welcome is quickly wearing out.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Alternating blue and white topaz eternity hoop earrings: on sale for $255 Original price: $510 These blue and white topaz eternity hoop earrings are refined enough to be worn out to a fancy restaurant, but classic enough to be worn with everyday outfits as well.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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