1
as in to tire
to use up all the physical energy of
the long day at the county fair had exhausted everyone
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2
as in to drain
to make complete use of
we had been at the theme park barely for two hours, and we were on the verge of exhausting our spending money
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Recent Examples of exhaust
What happens, then, after a star exhausts its nuclear fuel?
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2025
That exhausts herself to the last drop of energy.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
But the Cold War stocks are finite, slowly being exhausted.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
But ultimately, this system is simply too effective and well stocked to be exhausted by cheap drones.
—Stacie L. Pettyjohn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2025
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2025
That exhausts herself to the last drop of energy.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
But the Cold War stocks are finite, slowly being exhausted.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
But ultimately, this system is simply too effective and well stocked to be exhausted by cheap drones.
—Stacie L. Pettyjohn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaust
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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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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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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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Chrissy was a classy birthday girl, wearing a beige corset-style skirt and top with a matching trench coat and sunglasses.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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Consumers have been optimizing their spending for years, Thomas said, by making smart decisions to have the ability to still spend, particularly on discretionary items.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ripp is originally a linebacker but spent parts of last year playing edge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 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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Crews also conduct test burns before igniting a larger area, to verify how effectively fuels are consumed and how smoke will travel.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Nor could the authors conclude definitively that the chimps were deliberately consuming ethanol-rich fruits and sharing it with their compatriots.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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At the start of the year, investors grew concerned the AI boom would turn bust after learning that Chinese startup DeepSeek developed a large language model that is purportedly as advanced as the dominant competitors, but requires much less energy and money.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Back in March, the Brazilian siblings shared an Instagram video of the onetime White House advisor, reportedly a blue belt, busting some serious self-defense moves on the mat.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Keeping yourself hydrated and reducing your salt intake may also help reduce bloating and help your body rid itself of excess fluid. Types of Creatine Several types of creatine are used in supplements.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Exhaust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaust. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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