inanition

noun

Definition of inanitionnext
as in exhaustion

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Recent Examples of inanition America, which is entertaining itself to inanition, has never experienced a scarcity of entertainment. — George Will, Twin Cities, 5 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inanition
  1. exhaustion
  2. prostration
  3. illness
Noun
  • Like Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed fighting to exhaustion, the two aging legends will look to do the same with a round-of-16 spot on the line.
    — David Hickey, NBC news, 2 July 2026
  • That gap between outward performance and inward exhaustion is what causes many owners to question their own judgment.
    — Scott Hanson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of exhaustion
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  • When the net finally rippled, Yamal dropped to the ground in sujood — an Islamic prostration of gratitude — in a moment that immediately went viral.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Travelers can also stay overnight to meditate, share meals, learn more about the temple’s Seon sect, and participate in the 108 prostrations.
    — Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of prostration
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  • If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • Despite some athletes reporting illness afterward, no clear link to the water was confirmed, and the century-long psychological barrier to bathing in the Seine was finally broken.
    — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of illness

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