1
as in exhausted
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
I'm usually tired after a long day of working in the yard
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2
as in bored
having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
I'm sick and tired of your antics
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3
as in stereotyped
used or heard so often as to be dull
such tired phrases won't hold your reader's interest
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as in weakened
to diminish the physical strength of
I don't want our walk to tire you too much
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as in wearied
to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous
this long dry lecture will tire the audience if you don't insert some jokes into it
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as in wore
to use up all the physical energy of
this pentathlon will tire all but the hardiest athletes
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Recent Examples of tired
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
These phases should be presented as part of the performance system, not as indulgences for the tired.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
All the tired vocabularies have been thrown out, replaced by a mad, post-minimalist openness and pluralism.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Even without a full remodel, small, intentional updates can transform a tired kitchen.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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The Room 13 maze perfectly matches the tired, plodding and slow jazz soundtrack.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
These phases should be presented as part of the performance system, not as indulgences for the tired.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
All the tired vocabularies have been thrown out, replaced by a mad, post-minimalist openness and pluralism.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Even without a full remodel, small, intentional updates can transform a tired kitchen.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tired
Adjective
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Founders may feel emotionally exhausted or addicted to the thrill of building.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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From severe morning sickness to complications that required hospitalization, the experience left me exhausted and anxious about the possibility of going through it again.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the bench was likely used by bored patrons.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Avoid peak usage times like meal service when everyone's bored and reaching for their devices.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Several leaders described the pressure of being both highly visible and easily stereotyped.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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At the time, Latinos were often cast in stereotyped roles with heavy accents and largely denied the opportunity to direct features.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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While the greenback has depreciated against other major currencies this year, with the dollar index tumbling over 10%, those currencies have also weakened in value relative to gold, Dalio said, noting that gold has become the second largest reserve currency globally.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Key News Asian equities were mixed/lower overnight as Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the Philippines stood out as relative bright spots while the US dollar weakened versus the Asia Dollar Index.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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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
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To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Our health care system focuses on treating sick patients.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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India’s own vast outsourcing industry has also depended on the work permits for decades, even though that has softened in recent years.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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The complex’s two towers reinterpret Aman’s signature serenity in an urban setting, wrapped in warm timber and softened by 10 acres of botanical gardens and open space.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Tired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tired. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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