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
Gabriel Rodríguez, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Symptoms can include stress, burnout, exhaustion and an overall lack of motivation.
—Sophia Urias, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Myisha Battle, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
These five states are more burned out than California, according to dNovo Group:
North Carolina
District of Columbia
Arizona
New York
Massachusetts
What are the top 10 cities for burnout in the US?
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
On the other hand, side hustles require a time commitment that can lead to burnout, especially for those already working full-time.
—Gabriel Rodríguez, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Symptoms can include stress, burnout, exhaustion and an overall lack of motivation.
—Sophia Urias, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
According to a Forbes Health Survey, the majority of each generation from Boomers to Gen Z feels burned out by dating apps.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
These five states are more burned out than California, according to dNovo Group:
North Carolina
District of Columbia
Arizona
New York
Massachusetts
What are the top 10 cities for burnout in the US?
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
Noun
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In that moment of grief and exhaustion, something shifted.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Breast cancer survivor Julie Swallow, 56, initially chalked up her exhaustion to being overworked.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Two of the rescuers who get out of the vehicles are wearing uniforms.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Among the Trump administration’s demands on Columbia University in return for restoring $400 million in funding was a ban on masks, which many peaceful protesters wear not to menace others but to avoid being identified by facial recognition.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Regardless, that doesn’t stop many doctors, fitness professionals, and physical therapists from recommending Epsom salts in the treatment of muscle pain and fatigue.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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You might be hit with severe fatigue, a fever and chills, a pounding headache, or an upset stomach.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rick kills one of the security men, as Chelsea is shot in the chest.—
Colleen Kratofil,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In Arkansas, a 5-year-old was killed Saturday by storms in the capital of Little Rock.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His aunt is exhausted, unsteady on her feet, her eyes red.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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The game lasts about two minutes in total before the AI calls it a day, exhausted from generating the worst gaming experience possible.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sophomore Madison Booker can match Hidalgo and Miles shot-for-shot, and Texas’ defensive pressure frequently tires opponents.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The lack of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood from poor circulation can cause the muscles to tire sooner and can create feelings of exhaustion.—
Jane Kim,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Until then, the negative effects of import taxes such as rising unemployment and a slowing economy will drain trillions of dollars from the revenues the administration hopes to raise.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Former President Joe Biden drained the reserve of more than 40% of its capacity when gas prices reached record highs, averaging more than $5 a gallon across the U.S. in June 2022.—
Dan McCaleb | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But on this day, he’s worn out and would rather nap.—
Cindy Carcamo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Three Gators guards, including SEC Tournament MVP Walter Clayton Jr., are legit threats offensively, and Florida also boasts four tough bigs that can wear out even the most physical opponents (just ask Alabama and Tennessee).—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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