as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
the rescue workers pressed on, though their efforts to reach the miners had almost completely fatigued them
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as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
the day-long battle against the blaze left firefighters in a state of utter fatigue
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as in effort
very hard or unpleasant work
although he had joined the army for action and adventure, much of his day seemed to be devoted to mindless fatigues
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Recent Examples of fatigue
Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
There’s also the possibility that when you get fatigued, your muscles may not be as able to fully support your knee, and your footwork can get sloppier, making the possibility of an awkward twist all the more likely.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
John Miller, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Experts say this practice contributes to and might even prolong the fatigue and other symptoms that come along with being hungover.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
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Verb
And some said they were simply fatigued by the controversies engulfing the university.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
There’s also the possibility that when you get fatigued, your muscles may not be as able to fully support your knee, and your footwork can get sloppier, making the possibility of an awkward twist all the more likely.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
That refers to layers within the blade separating due to material fatigue, damage (from bird strikes, for example), or manufacturing errors, potentially leading the rotor blade to fail.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Experts say this practice contributes to and might even prolong the fatigue and other symptoms that come along with being hungover.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigue
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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
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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
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Advertisement Advertisement The attacks represent one of Trump’s most pointed efforts yet to undermine the political independence of an institution historically insulated from White House influence to ensure stable economic stewardship.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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More recently, the CFPB has been a top target of Mr. Trump's government cost-cutting efforts, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, which has sought sweeping cuts to the federal workforce.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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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
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At press time, authorities are still investigating the cause of the roof collapse.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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The timing of her brand’s launch, coinciding with the collapse of the global economy, created an environment of enormous difficulty.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Today’s dishwashers save about 230 hours of labor a year: Nearly 10 days, every year, to do something other than wash the dishes.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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Selling Ownership While Still Holding The Reins Some company owners who have spent a lifetime building a business may be torn between fully enjoying the fruits of their labor and handing over control.—
Gerry Spitzer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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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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One month later, their father, who was working as a captain for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was killed.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The air was heavy with cannabis vapor and leg sweat.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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There are shorts and sweats, spring training gear and playoff gear, and every year the looks change — and that’s just the start.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Fatigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigue. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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