as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
the fatigued hikers paused for some much-needed rest beside the woodland stream
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as in exhausted
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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Recent Examples of fatigued
Felicity Carter, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
His play was the primary reason the Flyers, a fatigued group playing the second of a back-to-back against a rested opponent, improved to 2-0-1 in their last three games.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
The residents of New York City have been found to be the most fatigued in America, with Denver following up, perhaps surprisingly, in second place.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Users report being able to elevate their heart rate without worrying about injury or feeling too fatigued to finish.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 16 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
This not only impacts the skin’s ability to bounce natural light but often adds to a fatigued appearance due to a lack of moisture.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
His play was the primary reason the Flyers, a fatigued group playing the second of a back-to-back against a rested opponent, improved to 2-0-1 in their last three games.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
The residents of New York City have been found to be the most fatigued in America, with Denver following up, perhaps surprisingly, in second place.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Users report being able to elevate their heart rate without worrying about injury or feeling too fatigued to finish.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatigued
Adjective
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Here is a puzzle that should bring back memories for many solvers: settling down into a spacious middle seat, groping for seatbelts, suffering through the same tired safety notices.—
Sam Corbin,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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In their best offensive performance of the season against an admittedly tired and overmatched opponent, the Warriors had season highs in points and assists (42) and committed only 13 turnovers.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Rows of tables are filled with revelers, exhausted from the hot walk through town and digging into bean, chicken, and carnitas tacos.—
Whitney Eulich,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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At a time when most players are feeling weary, Waubonsie Valley senior forward Cade Valek still has some spring in his step.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Americans have grown weary; not just of the news, but also of the entire miserable chore of learning about it.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Fatigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatigued. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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