as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
people in that job often suffer burnout and have to retire at a relatively early age
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
working 12-hour days at that job just burned me out
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Recent Examples of burnout
Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Many business owners also become overwhelmed with daily operations, leading to burnout and a loss of strategic vision.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Chris Branch, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Photos shared by Harrisburg firefighters showed at least one burnt out window and several black scorch marks on the exterior of the home.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Athletes who focus on the good feelings of their sport report lower levels of burnout and a healthier overall engagement.
—Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Many business owners also become overwhelmed with daily operations, leading to burnout and a loss of strategic vision.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
There is significant worry across the globe about men’s soccer players being burned out by an absurd schedule by the time the 2026 World Cup arrives.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Photos shared by Harrisburg firefighters showed at least one burnt out window and several black scorch marks on the exterior of the home.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
Noun
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Overtraining can lead to mental exhaustion and burnout.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The specific exhaustion of being a mother By Olga Khazan Subscribe to Listen1.0x 0:009:47 Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (Noa) using AI narration.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Throughout the case, Cruz appeared in court wearing protective restraint mittens handcuffed in place.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The sweet interaction was posted to TikTok, where a surprised Ballerini could be seen promising to wear the boots to perform the show's final song.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Comic book fatigue, boycotts and even just quality have affected recent releases for Marvel.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Symptoms include itchy skin and night sweats, as well as abdominal pain, fever, and fatigue.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Renee Moore worked near the building and relied on its daycare for her 6-month-old son Antonio Cooper Jr., who was among those killed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Overnight Russian drones and missiles targeted multiple Ukraine cities according to officials there, killing at least two people.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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They will be exhausted after Grandma wrangling for 4 hours.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Officers must make life-or-death decisions while exhausted, both physically and emotionally.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sophomore Madison Booker can match Hidalgo and Miles shot-for-shot, and Texas’ defensive pressure frequently tires opponents.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The lack of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood from poor circulation can cause the muscles to tire sooner and can create feelings of exhaustion.—
Jane Kim,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Payne drained a 3-pointer the next time down the floor to tie the game, 98-98.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Stroll around and behold the sprawling gardens, luxurious poolside accommodations, spectacular ocean views and the fresh sea air and let the stress drain from your soul.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Due to their heavier weight and instant torque, tires on EVs wear out sooner than traditional ICE cars—up to 10,000 km faster—leading to quicker tire replacement and driving the demand for durable, specialized rubber designed to handle the extra strain.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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While those figures should be enough to suggest that the tires would have worn out considerably, the cause for concern is that the tires hardly had any wear on them, leading Gordon to point out the issue.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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