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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 exhausting
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Even after earning her place in medicine, Taylor-Allen says those experiences continued to build over time in ways that felt both subtle and exhausting.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Major ports can be crowded, heat can make sightseeing exhausting and the most famous attractions often require careful planning long before arrival.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
For all Red Raiders involved, this will be exhausting.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Fighting cancer is exhausting for everyone involved.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
For the past three years, Grant lived under the exhausting gravity reserved for elite hitters.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 15 May 2026
With great power comes great responsibility, and great responsibility sounds exhausting!
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Being in Rachel’s skin was emotionally grueling and physically exhausting.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Martinez on Thursday did not discuss details of the plan but said the city was exhausting all its options while seeking more ways to cut costs.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
In some ways, the Wolfpack were already destined for a reset, with veterans like Tre Holloman, Darrion Williams, Quadir Copeland and Ven-Allen Lubin all exhausting their eligibility.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead, America seems to be exhausting itself and its arsenals in the Middle East.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
The Pernes just couldn’t bring themselves to close the store, at least not without exhausting every other option first.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Both countries aim to counter cheap, high-volume threats without exhausting high-value interceptors.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
Most people who reach out to Gahl do so after exhausting nearly every other option and cycling through multiple specialists and medical centers.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition to exhausting reporters and scrambling the news cycle, episodes like this have fueled speculation that people close to the president are feeding off the chaos.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
She was focussed on recovering, physically and mentally, from the exhausting two weeks in Rome, which had required her maximum effort.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Even after earning her place in medicine, Taylor-Allen says those experiences continued to build over time in ways that felt both subtle and exhausting.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Major ports can be crowded, heat can make sightseeing exhausting and the most famous attractions often require careful planning long before arrival.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
For all Red Raiders involved, this will be exhausting.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Fighting cancer is exhausting for everyone involved.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
For the past three years, Grant lived under the exhausting gravity reserved for elite hitters.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 15 May 2026
With great power comes great responsibility, and great responsibility sounds exhausting!
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Being in Rachel’s skin was emotionally grueling and physically exhausting.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Verb
Sliding effortlessly from incisive observer to chaotic flirt to exhausting narcissist, Firstman is never not in on the joke.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Martinez on Thursday did not discuss details of the plan but said the city was exhausting all its options while seeking more ways to cut costs.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
In some ways, the Wolfpack were already destined for a reset, with veterans like Tre Holloman, Darrion Williams, Quadir Copeland and Ven-Allen Lubin all exhausting their eligibility.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead, America seems to be exhausting itself and its arsenals in the Middle East.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
The Pernes just couldn’t bring themselves to close the store, at least not without exhausting every other option first.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Both countries aim to counter cheap, high-volume threats without exhausting high-value interceptors.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
Most people who reach out to Gahl do so after exhausting nearly every other option and cycling through multiple specialists and medical centers.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition to exhausting reporters and scrambling the news cycle, episodes like this have fueled speculation that people close to the president are feeding off the chaos.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhausting
Adjective
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Lasagna is the king of Sunday dinners, and this recipe is the least stressful way to get it on the table.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Driving becomes less stressful, less tiring, less soul-destroying.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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More than anything, Magnifica Humanitas is an exhaustive account of what could happen if the world makes the wrong choice.—
Francis X. Rocca,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Foreman detailed the production’s exhaustive research process, including references from the real family’s housekeeper identifying the exact products and colors the real Maggie regularly carried in her purse.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
Verb
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These design aspects allow users to operate it for extended periods without tiring or switching between different power outlets.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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This helps each step feel lighter and easier, diminishing fatigue and letting the wearer venture out farther without tiring.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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All this self-agonizing left the rest of the cast and crew waiting around for hours, their goodwill draining away.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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To save space, grow several shade-tolerant herbs together in a large container (such as a half whiskey barrel) with some well-draining potting mix.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Building the program had proved difficult.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Sindcom 14-Piece Food Storage Containers Set The pantry is one of the most difficult places to organize thanks to boxes of cereal, pasta, baking ingredients, and more scattered about.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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The Tara Climate Foundation is part of the Just Energy Transition Community (JETC), an alliance launched in 2025 to advance an inclusive energy transition in Asia.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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That shift is becoming increasingly visible inside sports marketing itself, where brands are positioning alcohol-free beverages less as substitutes and more as part of broader, more inclusive social experiences.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Sometimes foot pain really does come down to wearing completely flat sandals on repeat, and this pair feels like a smarter swap.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Vargas plans on wearing sunglasses Sunday.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Because of the number of salmonella outbreaks associated with moringa leaf products, state health officials are asking people to check with a healthcare provider before consuming any.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Goodson says that individuals with histamine intolerance may experience symptoms like headaches or digestive discomfort when consuming fermented foods, as these products can be naturally high in histamines.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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“Exhausting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhausting. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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