as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
we're hoping that the mountain bike ride will tucker the kids out so they'll sleep well tonight
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The actress even wore them while traveling, paired with an oversized sweatshirt that’s ideal for cool cabins or crisp summer mornings.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026 -
For some reason, people believe that wearing a skirt requires more effort than wearing pants or shorts.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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Also etched in the base of the memorial are the names of the many Chicago firefighters killed in the line of duty.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Jason Ulseth, the Riverkeeper’s executive director, estimated there are thousands of dead fish in the river and called it the worst fish kill he’s seen in his 20 years with the organization.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
23 May 2026
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During my summer visit, the park revealed itself to be much more than just a spot to tire out the kids.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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Tottenham began to tire and Tel was ultimately punished for his reckless boot in his own box.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Specifically, the program targets gap funding, financial support for students who are academically on track to graduate but have exhausted every other source of aid and still face an outstanding balance that could prevent them from finishing.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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At the school board meeting, many parents said they were exhausted from battling their kids over screen time.—
Sharon Lurye,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Many actors would feel burned out toward the end of a press tour — but not Chloe Cherry, who is refreshingly excited about having to promote her work.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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If you’re feeling burned out or overwhelmed, be honest.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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In the fight originally pushed as the co-main event, R&B artist Ray J was savagely knocked out by hip-hop internet meme legend, Supah Hot Fire.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Mission Hills was knocked out of the playoffs in Motas’ freshman and sophomore seasons.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Mitchell did not miss a shot in the quarter, draining all three of her 3-point tries as well as a step-back jumper.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Even with so many suspects, Janet's brother, Francesco Caltieri, remembers hope draining away in his family's household.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Eventually it will get worn out and donated, as is the case with so many t-shirts.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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These swaps cover the biggest exposure pathways and most can happen gradually as items wear out.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Tucker (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucker%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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