as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
the rescue workers pressed on, though their efforts to reach the miners had almost completely fatigued them
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as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength
the day-long battle against the blaze left firefighters in a state of utter fatigue
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as in effort
very hard or unpleasant work
although he had joined the army for action and adventure, much of his day seemed to be devoted to mindless fatigues
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Recent Examples of fatigue
Fahad Shah, Christian Science Monitor, 7 May 2025
Space also feels like a subtle protest of this new L.A. aesthetic that has emerged in the last 15 years — blond wood, airy, minimalist design, a plant in the corner — that Lee (and I, and many others) have grown fatigued over.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Sleep, mission fatigue and communication trouble are some of the obstacles astronauts face during extended missions.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Verb
The situation underscores how bilateral tensions between India and Pakistan have global ramifications, especially in a world fatigued by war in Ukraine and Gaza.
—Fahad Shah, Christian Science Monitor, 7 May 2025
Space also feels like a subtle protest of this new L.A. aesthetic that has emerged in the last 15 years — blond wood, airy, minimalist design, a plant in the corner — that Lee (and I, and many others) have grown fatigued over.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
One small study of 42 marathoners found that the run-walkers and continuous runners had experienced similar stress on their cardiovascular systems, when measured at the finish line of a marathon, but the run-walkers reported less muscle pain and fatigue after the race.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Sleep, mission fatigue and communication trouble are some of the obstacles astronauts face during extended missions.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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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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Tina not wearing a red-orange-yellow combo represents some kind of sea change.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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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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When exhaustion threatened to derail my progress, focusing on just reaching the next marker renewed my determination.—
Natalie Nixon,
Flow Space,
21 May 2025
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While his admission may seem like a slight, cracking the list of the league’s top 10 defenders each season is a difficult task, particularly for perimeter players whose efforts aren’t as well represented by defensive metrics.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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The center of this effort is a three-day Holiday Hype at the Banneker Recreation Center.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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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
Noun
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There were also signs of lung collapse and fluid buildup (edema).—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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Meanwhile, rural hospitals — already on the brink of collapse — will close their doors, leaving entire communities without access to emergency care.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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To opponents of the bills, including dozens of environmental and labor groups, the effort misplaces the source of building woes and instead would restrict one of the few ways community groups can shape development.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Counties with more than 4% unemployment (labor surplus zones) account for approximately 3.5 million unemployed workers, while counties with less than 4% unemployment (labor shortage zones) need about 1.7 million workers to reach the 4% full-employment benchmark.—
Ariel Diaz,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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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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The pair, who worked together at the Israeli Embassy, were killed following an event at the museum.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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The sheets proved breathable and effectively absorbed sweat in the summer months.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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However, guests can work up a sweat in the bright gym, open 24/7.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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“Fatigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigue. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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