tired; tiring
: to become weary
often attributive
1
: a rubber cushion that fits around a wheel (as of an automobile) and usually contains compressed air
2
: a metal hoop forming the tread of a wheel
tired; tiring
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Examples of tire in a Sentence
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IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2024
The Wolverines will look to tire out the Alabama defense with their ground game, led by running back Blake Corum.
—Sahil Kurup, Detroit Free Press, 1 Jan. 2024
If all of those books and documentaries tire the mind, a wordless spectacle might be in order.
—Kellina Moore, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023
Phoenix appeared to have tired himself out after playing in his new ball pit with his mom, which was shown in footage shared by Hilton earlier on in the day.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
The horsemen are a key part of Spanish bullfighting, to tire the bull ahead of its final death at the hands of the matador.
—Toby Muse, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024
With minimal rain expected, families have the opportunity to tire their kids out with a day in the sun.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2024
Johnson scored 13 of his points in the quarter, as the Raider defense seemed to tire out the Gators.
—Mike Frainie, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2024
Aim for one that’s lightweight so your arm doesn’t tire out before the wrinkles get out of your clothing.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
The first points race to be run using wet-weather tires has gone green.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2024
Over several miles on the popular trucking route between Dallas and Houston, the truck navigated tire debris, maneuvered around a raggedy-looking flatbed and slowed for an emergency vehicle.
—Trisha Thadani, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
The judge ultimately ruled that the new trial could go ahead, but that some key evidence presented in her original trial would not be admissible — including those tire tracks near where Bob's body was found that were linked to Jane's truck.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2024
Surrounded by a swarm of busy mechanics, our car sports blue-and-orange Gulf Racing–style livery, plus a set of grooved wet tires instead of the usual slicks.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The Ranger Raptor features a 400-hp twin-turbo V6, 33-inch all-terrain tires, locking front and rear diffs and 2.5-inch Fox performance shock absorbers.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2024
Yet another United flight was forced to make an emergency landing when a tire fell off the plane moments after takeoff.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024
Verb
Specifically, exosuits that use electrical pulses to move a user’s muscles will quickly tire that user out.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2024
The Wolverines will look to tire out the Alabama defense with their ground game, led by running back Blake Corum.
—Sahil Kurup, Detroit Free Press, 1 Jan. 2024
If all of those books and documentaries tire the mind, a wordless spectacle might be in order.
—Kellina Moore, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023
Phoenix appeared to have tired himself out after playing in his new ball pit with his mom, which was shown in footage shared by Hilton earlier on in the day.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
The horsemen are a key part of Spanish bullfighting, to tire the bull ahead of its final death at the hands of the matador.
—Toby Muse, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024
With minimal rain expected, families have the opportunity to tire their kids out with a day in the sun.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2024
Johnson scored 13 of his points in the quarter, as the Raider defense seemed to tire out the Gators.
—Mike Frainie, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2024
Aim for one that’s lightweight so your arm doesn’t tire out before the wrinkles get out of your clothing.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
Noun
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle’s weight can push water out of the way.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
The first points race to be run using wet-weather tires has gone green.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2024
Over several miles on the popular trucking route between Dallas and Houston, the truck navigated tire debris, maneuvered around a raggedy-looking flatbed and slowed for an emergency vehicle.
—Trisha Thadani, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
The judge ultimately ruled that the new trial could go ahead, but that some key evidence presented in her original trial would not be admissible — including those tire tracks near where Bob's body was found that were linked to Jane's truck.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2024
Surrounded by a swarm of busy mechanics, our car sports blue-and-orange Gulf Racing–style livery, plus a set of grooved wet tires instead of the usual slicks.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The Ranger Raptor features a 400-hp twin-turbo V6, 33-inch all-terrain tires, locking front and rear diffs and 2.5-inch Fox performance shock absorbers.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2024
Yet another United flight was forced to make an emergency landing when a tire fell off the plane moments after takeoff.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024
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tire
2 of 2 noun1
: a metal hoop that forms the tread of a wheel
2
: a rubber cushion that usually contains compressed air and fits around a wheel
automobile tires
Medical Definition
tire
verb
tired; tiring
: to become weary
: to exhaust or greatly decrease the physical strength of : fatigue
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