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
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath and appeared fatigued toward the end of a four-game series against the Yankees.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
None of this was new to him, the depleted starting rotation, the fatigued bullpen, the division rivals within striking distance.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
In a recent study, researchers from Germany examined whether a single, large dose of creatine could help fatigued brains.
—Staff Author Published, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
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Adjective
Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath and appeared fatigued toward the end of a four-game series against the New York Yankees.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath and appeared fatigued toward the end of a four-game series against the Yankees.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
None of this was new to him, the depleted starting rotation, the fatigued bullpen, the division rivals within striking distance.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
In a recent study, researchers from Germany examined whether a single, large dose of creatine could help fatigued brains.
—Staff Author Published, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigued
Adjective
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To anyone tired of dysfunction, this is a new beginning.—
Mike Levin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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Cosmetic procedures were once only whispered about, carefully timed around the holidays to create the illusion that a restful getaway had erased wrinkles, brightened tired eyes and restored a youthful, refreshed look.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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He was hurt, he was exhausted and knew very well the odds of his Pittsburgh Penguins qualifying for the postseason were minimal at best.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Fourteen years of war have left the country desolate, and its people exhausted; millions have been displaced or were forced to become refugees.—
Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many senior party and military leaders, weary after years of a punishing civil war, were reluctant to go up against the strongest force in the world.—
M. Taylor Fravel,
Foreign Affairs,
18 July 2025
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There’s no rest for the weary — or in this case, the Florida Panthers.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
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“Fatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigued. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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