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
Janeé Bolden, Essence, 16 May 2025
But after the 2020-2021 PGA Tour season, Mahan retired from professional golf, citing burnout, according to Golfweek.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
D.w. Gibson, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Pavement burned out like any other rock band, but a conventional rise-and-fall treatment wouldn’t suit them.
—Scott Tobias, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Noun
During a time when burnout has become an epidemic, Singleton is betting on a different kind of metric: peace.
—Janeé Bolden, Essence, 16 May 2025
But after the 2020-2021 PGA Tour season, Mahan retired from professional golf, citing burnout, according to Golfweek.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Verb
Many of the buildings on the block were burned out and abandoned, and Mr. Levy formed certain habits to guard his safety.
—D.w. Gibson, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Pavement burned out like any other rock band, but a conventional rise-and-fall treatment wouldn’t suit them.
—Scott Tobias, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout
Noun
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Trade timing The timing for adding bearish exposure to DE is optimal, as the stock has reached a recent all-time high and is showing signs of exhaustion with bearish divergence on the weekly RSI.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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And his aesthetic keeps pace with Brendan Mills’ excellent editing, in changing mood from the jittery, quick-cut, handheld first half to a steadier, more contemplative last act as Lu’s treks across the boroughs become longer and slower and exhaustion begins to set in.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
21 May 2025
Verb
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For their big milestone, the twins wore dark blue caps and gowns with matching white asymmetrical cocktail dresses underneath, posing for photos with their classmates, friends and family members while holding flowers and their diplomas.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Boul was literally with his current come up wearing MY jewelry.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Dejan Kulusevski Age: 25 Contract expires: 2028 The Sweden international was exceptional up until January when fatigue and a foot injury took their toll.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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For example, a recent study found two handfuls of almonds a day eased fatigue and muscle damage after a tough session.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The forecast comes after several devastating hurricanes battered the U.S. last year, including Helene, which killed 241 people across five states in September.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Instead of ingesting cells in such a way that will kill them, this parasite bites chunks off the cells and leaves them wounded.—
Jay Kakade
May 24,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The board expects to establish authorize another buyback once the existing share repurchase is exhausted.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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Under the proposal, an undergrad must exhaust their federal loan eligibility before parents can borrow PLUS loans to cover any remaining costs.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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In addition to strong currents, water temperatures are cold following a dip in temperatures earlier this week, which could tire swimmers out even sooner.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Colleen Lanin, who writes the travel blog Colleen Travels Between and has been covering family travel for 16 years, suggests tiring the kids out with exercise before boarding.—
Elaine Glusac,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Treating this condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Preventative measures There are ways to avoid such a financially and emotionally draining situation.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Suddenly, your sneakers will become just-right for pairing with one of the best spring dresses or wearing out to date nights and other special occasions that call for a bit more oomph style-wise.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Using one that’s old and worn out will be inefficient at best and give you a rash or razor burn at worst.—
Megan Gustashaw,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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