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
Jane Thier, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
Banging on a drum or tooting a horn can also relieve stress, reduce burnout, and help with anxiety and depression.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2024
Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Radio listeners didn’t burn out on the song, either.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Female employees are also much more likely than their male colleagues to experience symptoms of burnout, at about 48% compared to 36%, respectively.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
Banging on a drum or tooting a horn can also relieve stress, reduce burnout, and help with anxiety and depression.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
By the numbers: Around 50% of medical students are burnt out and considering a career change.
—Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Radio listeners didn’t burn out on the song, either.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
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The probe comes after a 114-page report, released earlier this year by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), found that exhaustion, burnout and an overall lack of sleep for controllers — particularly during evening shifts — has hindered safety and led to accidents.The Hill Staff, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Poor mental health in the workplace can result in burnout and exhaustion, which leads to high turnover rates, failure to meet deadlines or targets and a generally unmotivated workforce.Kendra Davenport, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Besides being favorites among consumers while they’re being worn, Cotton Incorporated’s Jennifer Lukowiak, director of supply chain marketing, says consumers also appreciate that as a natural fiber, cotton is inherently circular and biodegradable.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Here, the blurring is visual: Sometimes Leonard floats into the past looking like Gere, who wears the character without a shred of self-protection as the lens gawks at his raw skin.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Weakness, fatigue and lightheadedness are among the most noticeable symptoms associated with iron deficiency, says Nance.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The intensity being so high is also another problem, with fatigue and injuries eventually catching up to the players.Thom Harris, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Since the war began, Israeli strikes have killed around 700 people tasked with protecting the trucks, according to local officials.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Rams got to the four-yard line, but penalties killed the threat and forced them to settle for a field goal early in the fourth quarter.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The company’s demand for talent likely exceeded these annual totals, but Congress has set a yearly limit on H-1B petitions that employers have exhausted for the past two decades.Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the 1790s, after about a decade of loyal service, many members of the corps were physically exhausted by the demands of their duties.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Despite playing both ways this fall, Hunter doesn't seem to tire, maintaining his effectiveness throughout games.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Neither man seemed to tire much as the rigorous fight went five rounds, but Yan never appeared to show any wilt.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Gabriel stood awkwardly between the door and the back of a sofa, facing Thornton, and his calm drained away.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Keep in mind that this gearing will drain the battery more than when driven at slower city speeds.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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For example, sides can be worn out using the Side Distortion tool which creates random holes in the body with Erosion or partially dim text using Blur distortion.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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An in-depth investigation into the Osprey by the Associated Press last month found that safety issues have increased in the last five years, parts are wearing out faster than expected and that the design of the aircraft itself is directly contributing to many of the accidents.Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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