EXHAUSTS Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

exhausts

verb

present tense third-person singular of exhaust

as in wears

to use up all the physical energy of the long day at the county fair had exhausted everyone

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as in drains

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 exhausts Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me. — Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026 If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Apr. 2026 The thought of having to tell the story of his illness again, even to herself, exhausts her. — Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026 Anna exhausts all of her ammo without hitting Richard, which is when Lexi enters the picture. — Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026 But freedom of expression is a constant pursuit, as natural as breathing, and silencing it is an imperfect practice that exhausts the oppressor and energizes the oppressed. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026 Board member Nicole Gribstad also urged the committee to include an option that delays such a decision and exhausts all other financial alternatives before closing schools. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026 As the oil blockade quickly exhausts Cuba’s supply of fuel, triggering a series of lengthy, island-wide blackouts, many here are exhausted and are becoming increasingly vocal about their desire for fundamental changes in Cuba. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026 Indecision exhausts organizations, and erratic action confuses them. — J. Todd Phillips, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026

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Rodríguez Castro wears a stainless-steel version on his left wrist.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Team Visma-Lease A Bike’s Jonas Vingegaard currently wears the yellow jersey after two stages, while Mexico’s Isaac del Toro of UAE Team Emirates won his first Tour de France stage on Sunday afternoon.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of wears

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In areas with valleys or basins, cooler and denser air drains downhill and pools in low spots overnight, a process known as cold-air pooling.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Make sure to empty any excess water that drains into the saucer to keep the roots from getting soggy.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

Definition of drains

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Yet a cannabis marketer who consumes — or, just as notably, one who doesn’t — often finds their professional credibility subjected to a level of scrutiny that has no real parallel elsewhere.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
One early target is underground mine ventilation, which consumes a significant share of electricity at subsurface operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

Definition of consumes

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Kenner said Thuja will only truly rest after a long session of training or searching, which tires out not only her body but also her brain.

— Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Additional motorsport-style heave dampers act to suppress squat and dive, giving the bespoke Pirelli Trofeo R tires a fighting chance of relaying 1,257 ft lbs of torque to the road.

— Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025

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The amount a farmer spends on fertilizer is a small fraction of the total cost to grow food and get it to grocery store shelves.

— Joe Hernandez, NPR, 3 July 2026
Pz’ spends much of his proper debut, No Turning Back, equally baffled by his good fortune and ready to fasten it to his side with a Gucci strap before anyone else can take it.

— Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026

Definition of spends

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Neighbors are worried the next crash could be the one that busts through their wall or hurts someone who lives in one of the nearby homes.

— Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Mighty Real includes an amusing anecdote about trying to finagle an interview with New Order’s Bernard Sumner in the early ’80s when bassist Peter Hook busts in and shows you his uncut willie.

— Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026

Definition of busts

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Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

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