as in fatigue
a complete depletion of energy or strength
with all of the work and activity that the holiday season brings, the working couple was on the point of exhaustion
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Recent Examples of exhaustion
Her subsequent breakdown, exacerbated by an eating disorder and physical exhaustion, marked the end of her years as America’s sweetheart—and one of its most profitable stars.
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Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
By then, the element of surprise is gone, the force may face enemy reinforcements, and the operators' exhaustion increases the likelihood of mistakes.
—Sheena Samu, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
To avoid exhaustion or resentment, protect that space to recharge.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
Heat leads to dehydration, exhaustion and overall inhospitable conditions.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
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Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
By then, the element of surprise is gone, the force may face enemy reinforcements, and the operators' exhaustion increases the likelihood of mistakes.
—Sheena Samu, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
To avoid exhaustion or resentment, protect that space to recharge.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
Heat leads to dehydration, exhaustion and overall inhospitable conditions.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exhaustion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustion
Noun
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Eating either too many or not enough calories can contribute to fatigue, injuries, illness, poor performance and prolonged recovery from sports injuries.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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He was removed with what was called right arm fatigue.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cenotes are freshwater sinkhole caves formed from the collapse of limestone bedrock.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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While the officiating certainly didn’t help the Huskies, their Final Four collapse went far beyond the way the game was called.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Exhaustion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustion. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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