exhaustion
noun
ex·haus·tion
ig-ˈzȯs-chən 
: the act or process of exhausting : the state of being exhausted
Synonyms
Examples of exhaustion in a Sentence
He worked to the point of complete exhaustion.
the exhaustion of our natural resources
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Nor is their apparent fear, exhaustion and cold an act, says the director, who studied the actual ratio of fighting to waiting around in real-world battles.
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Will Tizard, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Taking advantage of Ukrainian forces’ worsening exhaustion, Russian forces are doubling down on their attacks—and advancing in several critical sectors of the 700-mile front line.
—David Axe, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
In the short term, there are some signs of exhaustion that support a retest of the breakout point near $29.60, which would provide a more favorable entry point.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
The idea is that the president at the time of the trust-fund exhaustion would pay full Social Security benefits to those in greatest need first.
—Veronique De Rugy, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
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Will Tizard, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Taking advantage of Ukrainian forces’ worsening exhaustion, Russian forces are doubling down on their attacks—and advancing in several critical sectors of the 700-mile front line.
—David Axe, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
In the short term, there are some signs of exhaustion that support a retest of the breakout point near $29.60, which would provide a more favorable entry point.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
The idea is that the president at the time of the trust-fund exhaustion would pay full Social Security benefits to those in greatest need first.
—Veronique De Rugy, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
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exhaustion
noun
ex·haus·tion
ig-ˈzȯs-chən
1
: the act of exhausting
2
: the state of being exhausted
Medical Definition
exhaustion
noun
ex·haus·tion
ig-ˈzȯs-chən
1
: the act or process of exhausting : the state of being exhausted
suffered from physical and mental exhaustion
see heat exhaustion
2
: neurosis following overstrain or overexertion especially in military combat
Legal Definition
exhaustion
noun
ex·haus·tion
: the act or process of exhausting
even after the exhaustion of direct appellate review—W. R. LaFave and J. H. Israel
W. R. LaFave and J. H. Israel
specifically
: exhaustion of remedies
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