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
Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s 2024 advisory on parental burnout pointed to navigating new stressors like technology, cultural pressures, and children’s health and safety.
—Neha Ruch, TIME, 14 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
Rolling burnouts through first and second gear come almost too easily, seeming to require just a light nudge of our right foot.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s 2024 advisory on parental burnout pointed to navigating new stressors like technology, cultural pressures, and children’s health and safety.
—Neha Ruch, TIME, 14 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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Puff sleeves instantly dress up any outfit, and wearing the detail in sweater form is practical for winter weather.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The superstar took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday (Jan. 23) to share a video wearing headphones while sitting at what appears to be a studio desk, before grabbing the phone and turning it around to reveal the screen in front of her, blocking its contents with a red heart emoji.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Woll showing signs of fatigue This isn’t a surprise given Woll entered this season having played just 36 regular-season games in the NHL.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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In a landscape of dating app fatigue and romance scams, the anachronistic-seeming personals section — which is thriving in Vermont — can look like the way of the dating future.—
Wendy Lu,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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Tens of thousands succumbed to disease, starvation and mining-related accidents, while others were killed as part of a larger genocide.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
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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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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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
Verb
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Adding to the challenge, approximately 60% of leaders report feeling worn out by the end of each day, highlighting the risk of burnout.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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These signs usually indicate several issues like clogs and obstructions or worn out parts.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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