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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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Early wedding planning or even engagement planning together can also give couples a more collaborative experience in this exciting, yet often stressful period of their lives.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Lawns naturally move into dormancy when growing conditions become too stressful.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lawyers said the aim of immigration authorities is to encourage immigrants to leave on their own terms, saving the government the exhaustive resources needed to carry out arrests, detentions and deportations.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Canary Mission, a hard-line pro-Israel group, compiled an exhaustive online dossier cataloging his activism, with screenshots of his social media pages and selective quotes from his speeches on campus and media interviews.—
Anvee Bhutani,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Third, operational command of Kamikaze planes is difficult because results cannot be evaluated with any accuracy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the major drama comes in the form of Ivy’s corruption by her acting coach, as Ivy gradually goes method and becomes as difficult to work with as Marilyn was (one of this musical’s many meta moments).—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The organization is also expanding its efforts to create a more inclusive environment.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The key to success lies in thoughtful planning, inclusive collaboration and a commitment to continuous innovation.—
Joshua Evans,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 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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The Collector is also hoping these will satiate the growing wants of his oppressive overlord, The Forger (Roddy Ricch), who has mysterious motives of his own.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Growing Threat Landscape In Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare organizations store copious amounts of medical, personal and financial data.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Previously, research has suggested the formation of the heaviest elements, such as gold, requires copious amounts of neutrons that atomic nuclei can absorb to become larger and larger.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2025.
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