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as in stressful
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as in exhaustive
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as in tiring
to use up all the physical energy of
the long day at the county fair had exhausted everyone
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as in draining
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 Synonyms for exhausting
Adjective
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An award-winning toy creator and a doctor have teamed up to launch a new company that manufactures products designed to make health care less scary for little kids, and less stressful for parents.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
Her days weren’t always this stressful, but since Charles (played by Orion Lee in flashbacks) died, Irene has had to manage the print shop and monitor Joe’s medication intake all on her own.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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This requires five years’ experience, almost 100 total class hours, and preparation of a 100–200-page exhaustive study of a large HOA.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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The following list is by no means exhaustive of this administration's horrendous policies and ridiculous conduct.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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No matter how sweet, the little crocodile grows bigger and more difficult to care for.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Despite her risky gambit, Metcalfe, who is studying to be an attorney at the University of Law in Manchester, England, admits that her sport has helped her through some of the most difficult times of her life.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Implementing default promotions can foster a more equitable and inclusive workplace culture.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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While the White Sox as an organization steers clear of making overt political statements, its commitment is to create an inclusive, welcoming environment, said Sheena Quinn, vice president of public relations for the White Sox.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Testing confirmed that a cat in Washington County, Oregon, died after consuming the raw frozen cat food, which showed a genetic match between the virus and the cat food and the cat.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr.,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Federal and state experts encourage people and their pets to avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat products, as well as raw dairy, to avoid the spread of disease.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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More than 60 years ago, my parents fled Cuba for the United States, seeking freedom from an oppressive regime that dictated what businesses produced and how products were priced.—
Carlos Cubelo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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The film follows a 40-year-old widowed nurse named Mahnaz, who is struggling with a rebellious son and other complications in a heavily oppressive patriarchal context.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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All five models in the new JBL Bar Series provide copious amounts of power, expansive sound format support and high channel counts, with the three most premium models also shipping with detachable speakers that can be moved behind your seating position to deliver a full surround sound experience.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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There was fire, howling and copious amounts of hip-shaking during Shakira’s two-hour Camping World Stadium show Wednesday night.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The Phillies will likely hold onto Bohm and as a result, will likely avoid spending $200 million on Bregman.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Researchers have found that spending 51% or more of work time away from others is linked to isolation.—
Erik Pham,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Exhausting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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