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as in stressful
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as in exhaustive
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as in tiring
to use up all the physical energy of
the long day at the county fair had exhausted everyone
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as in draining
to make complete use of
we had been at the theme park barely for two hours, and we were on the verge of exhausting our spending money
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhausting
Adjective
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Jimenez said commercial egg farming differs significantly from his operation and creates a stressful environment for birds, which can harm egg production.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2025 -
The case was ultimately dismissed but the experience was undoubtedly stressful for the family.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While not an exhaustive list, the following ideas aim to spark discussion and explore strategies for ensuring DEI remains a priority, even in politically volatile times.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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But given the horror show that was 2024, Getz wanted the team’s managerial search to be exhaustive.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Stars of Durant’s stature can be notoriously difficult to pin down for interviews.—
Darnell Mayberry,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump seems to have found himself in a difficult position regarding Medicaid.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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By recognizing and addressing these varied needs, employers can foster a more inclusive and supportive work environment, ultimately enhancing employee satisfaction, retention and productivity.—
Ruchi Kulhari,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: Fleischmann, long a champion of nuclear power, wants the caucus to be as inclusive as possible to meet rising electricity demand.—
Daniel Moore,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Testing confirmed that a cat in Washington County, Oregon, died after consuming the raw frozen cat food, which showed a genetic match between the virus and the cat food and the cat.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr.,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Federal and state experts encourage people and their pets to avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat products, as well as raw dairy, to avoid the spread of disease.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This gripping series takes viewers into insidious modern-day cults through the unique lens of members who endured unspeakable trauma and the shocking investigations into these oppressive groups.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Dominic Frey is a member of the oppressive class and everything Silas should despise — but now their mutual discretion is all that’s keeping them from punishment for their crimes of passion.—
Olivia Waite,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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My first draft of the illustrations attempted to mimic Gorey’s art, complete with copious amounts of crosshatching and handwritten text.—
Lisa Brown,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The copious sliding glass doors were also reinstalled and waterproofed.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Phillies will likely hold onto Bohm and as a result, will likely avoid spending $200 million on Bregman.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Researchers have found that spending 51% or more of work time away from others is linked to isolation.—
Erik Pham,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Exhausting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausting. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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