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
Jesse Corn, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
This, coupled with teacher stress and burnout, means that both adults and children in schools are often not getting their social and emotional needs met.
—Gravity Goldberg, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2025
John Cairney, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
By shifting the focus from hours logged to actual impact, companies can create environments where employees thrive rather than burn out.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The physician workforce is stretched thin, particularly in primary care, where burnout and workforce shortages are reaching critical levels.
—Jesse Corn, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
This, coupled with teacher stress and burnout, means that both adults and children in schools are often not getting their social and emotional needs met.
—Gravity Goldberg, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
Stopping at the right time can be the difference between sustaining performance and burning out.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
By shifting the focus from hours logged to actual impact, companies can create environments where employees thrive rather than burn out.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 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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However, with the next solar eclipse in North America not until 2029, all eyes will be on the sun—protected by solar eclipse glasses, which must be worn at all times for this event.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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According to the Connecticut chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations, the students were targeted for wearing hijabs.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This imbalance often goes unnoticed, understandably leading to feelings of resentment and fatigue.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The party capitalized on the public’s fatigue after a decade of Saakashvili’s necessary but intense reforms.—
Anastasiya Zavyalova,
The Conversation,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The last stop on that tour is the Yellow Oval Room, where A.B. was killed.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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At least 30 Palestinians had been killed in Israeli strikes on Rafah and Khan Younis so far on Sunday, health authorities said.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With tennis becoming longer and more physical, best-of-five matches wreck players’ bodies, leaving them exhausted by the end of the tournament.—
Gavriella Epstein-Lightman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Do my team members feel energized or exhausted by our culture?—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 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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But with Young draining a 3-pointer with 2:45 to play, the Hawks drew within 114-109.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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Chirping at opposing fans after draining 3-pointers?—
Jay King,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lee Women's Plus Size Legendary High Rise Trouser Jean $37 $32 at Amazon With a near-identical wash and thick bottom hem, these jeans look really similar to a pair Holmes was seen wearing out and about in NYC.—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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As a game wears on, Florida’s opponents are ultimately worn out.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Burnout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burnout. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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