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
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
According to a November 2022 workplace report from Aflac, more than half (59%) of American workers are experiencing at least moderate levels of burnout.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Vijay Govindarajan, Harvard Business Review, 18 Dec. 2024
The spread would typically burn out after a few months because the affected communities were small and relatively isolated.
—Byjon Cohen, science.org, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
For instance, their tendency to overcommit and prioritize work above all else can lead to stress, burnout and emotional disconnection.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
According to a November 2022 workplace report from Aflac, more than half (59%) of American workers are experiencing at least moderate levels of burnout.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
From light bulbs engineered to burn out after a specific number of hours to smartphones that slow down with new software updates, companies have mastered the art of creating products that need frequent replacement.
—Vijay Govindarajan, Harvard Business Review, 18 Dec. 2024
The spread would typically burn out after a few months because the affected communities were small and relatively isolated.
—Byjon Cohen, science.org, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
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This led many to assume that the Swedish DJ’s previous health struggles — including acute pancreatitis, gallbladder and appendix surgery, alcohol abuse and exhaustion — were to blame.Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Finally, working from home can lead to stress and exhaustion.Erik Pham, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Two models wore the second look in matching dresses, one representing the Empire State Building and the other, the Chrysler Building.Fiona Alison Duncan, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Players on all 32 teams wore decals on their helmets.Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 30 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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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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Trump ordered the 2020 airstrike that killed top Iranian commander Gen. Qasem Soleimani.Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Kardashian is in the center of the main shot, with her arm draped around son Reign Disick, 10 — the youngest of her three children with ex Scott Disick — who is killing the Christmas fashion with baggy zebra-print pants and a black bomber jacket.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
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But the chatter grew louder when FEMA exhausted its funds during Helene — which spurred a cash infusion from Congress after Milton struck — and it was discovered that one Florida staffer directed workers to skip homes with Trump signs.Lawrence Mower, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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Some of those who have been at the center of such debates seem visibly exhausted by the subject of female electability.Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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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
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Avoid Delays and Disputes Estate disputes can be costly, time-consuming, and emotionally draining.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Soak 8 hours to overnight, then drain and rinse thoroughly before cooking. Option 2: Cook the beans with baking soda: Place your beans in a large pot, covering them with water by about 2 inches.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 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 7 Jan. 2025.
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