as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream
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as in exhausted
to use up all the physical energy of
the rescue workers pressed on, though their efforts to reach the miners had almost completely fatigued them
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Recent Examples of fatigued
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Historically, appearing fatigued has been associated with poor health, aging and unattractiveness.
—Ella Alexander, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
While Ukraine is deeply fatigued by the war, about 75% of Ukrainians also object to formally ceding any land to Russia, according to polling by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology.
—Richard Engel, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Will the Knicks be able to answer the bell on fatigued legs?
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Historically, appearing fatigued has been associated with poor health, aging and unattractiveness.
—Ella Alexander, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Moreover, Israel is undergoing waning support the longer the war persists and people get fatigued.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
While Ukraine is deeply fatigued by the war, about 75% of Ukrainians also object to formally ceding any land to Russia, according to polling by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology.
—Richard Engel, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigued
Adjective
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Reed got her first gig at Cataloochee at the age of 19 in 1996 and has never tired of the work.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Manning’s inefficiency was on full display, and the Longhorns faithful grew tired of it during the first half.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Texans were up 28-21, and Keller had exhausted all of its timeouts.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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Defense lawyers could still file appeals, but once those challenges are exhausted, the ruling becomes final and any prison terms can be enforced.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Parents were weary to send their children across town amidst chaos, and some teachers left their posts.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cognisant of the wary and weary eyes of investors — who have followed more than a year of tumult in French politics amid stark disagreements about the 2026 budget — French President Emmanuel Macron quickly elected a new prime minister, France's fifth in less than two years.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On a date night, Hailey wore a black turtleneck sweater and completed the look with a chic updo.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Following suit, Queen Camilla wore the tiara to the state banquet in honor of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, at Buckingham Palace in November 2022.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Antifa supporters were involved in the Black Lives Matter protests that surged in 2020 after then-Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd during an arrest on May 25 of that year.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Strikes have leveled high-rise buildings across the city and killed dozens in recent days as the Israeli military prepared to move in on the ground.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Whatever drama Wednesday’s game might have held was mostly drained away by the end of the second inning.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Once drained, cut into 1-inch cubes.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Fatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigued. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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