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
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Topics that will be explored include burnout, compassion, family dynamics, the necessity of self-care and the often-conflicting emotions that accompany the caregiver journey, according to the Sisters of Bon Secours.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
According to 4 Day Week Global, an organization that runs 4-day workweek trials around the world, participating companies experienced 42 percent decrease in employee resignations; 36 percent increase in revenue; and a 64 percent reduction in burnout among staff.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Topics that will be explored include burnout, compassion, family dynamics, the necessity of self-care and the often-conflicting emotions that accompany the caregiver journey, according to the Sisters of Bon Secours.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
Having scored 564 points during the regular season, Detroit burned out more scoreboard lightbulbs than just about any franchise this side of the 2013 Broncos.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
Noun
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This breeds feelings of frustration and emotional exhaustion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Where there is affection, there is also exhaustion.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Limiting contact with others or wearing a mask can help limit the spread.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2025
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Alongside her lacy dresses, which have been worn by the likes of Julia Fox and musician Chloe Bailey, Kucharska also uses latex to build bags from scratch.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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Investigators found that pilot fatigue during icing conditions contributed to the accident.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2025
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That number could be hard to match as KC fatigue builds, but Kansas City did just set the AFC title game viewership high mark at 57.4 million on Sunday.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But some believe the same elements behind the older Kennedy’s assassination also killed the former senator.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Moments later, she was killed….This child lost his mother and father in mere seconds.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the last of those emergency dollars are being exhausted this fiscal year and won’t be available to help in the next two-year state budget, which Lamont will propose to lawmakers on Feb. 5.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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Two of those teenagers, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, lay flat on their backs at full time, exhausted by yet another 90 minutes.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Once all that sightseeing has tired you out, Patria Palace is the ideal place to recover.—
Nick Hendry,
theweek,
3 Dec. 2024
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Things got slightly more alarming as the game went on and the midfield engines began to tire, particularly as a flurry of late attacks almost saw the hosts nick all three points.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
Verb
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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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During her post-surgery recovery, simple tasks like bending over became incredibly difficult, leaving her feeling both physically and emotionally drained.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Most migrants feel their situation is very precarious in Mexico and their welcome is quickly wearing out.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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People with disabilities of all kinds must first navigate the job application process, which requires its own accommodations and can often leave folks worn out — or even screened out entirely.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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