as in exhausted
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
"I'm really pooped after that hike," she sighed
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Adjective
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If the trust fund is exhausted, there will be an across the board decrease in benefits estimated to be 20% to 25%.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026 -
For anyone trying to wake up sharper, calmer or less exhausted, that’s worth understanding.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The film, which stars Hannah Einbinder as a filmmaker tasked with revamping a tired summer camp horror franchise with its cryptic lead played by Gillian Anderson in tow, is set to make its way to theaters this August.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Each day, after teaching classes for a local extension office, taking online courses and caring for everyone, Denise is just tired.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Increase heat to medium, add drained pasta; cook, stirring constantly, until a creamy sauce forms and clings to pasta, about 2 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Pooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooped. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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