as in tired
having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
fed up with the noise and bustle of the big city, the family decided to try country life
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Recent Examples of fed up
The Mavericks, apparently fed up with their 25-year-old franchise star, moved on fast, shipping him to L.A. in a stunning deal for Davis.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
But King Charles is said to be fed up with his younger brother, who is still reportedly dreaming of a return to public life.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
America is tired of getting kicked in the teeth by the rest of the world and Americans are fed up with American leaders that are weak and afraid.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
But everything changes when Petey, fed up with his assistant Butler (Poppy Liu), clones himself, and out pops an adorable orange kitten, Li’l Petey (Lucas Hopkins Calderon).
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
But King Charles is said to be fed up with his younger brother, who is still reportedly dreaming of a return to public life.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
America is tired of getting kicked in the teeth by the rest of the world and Americans are fed up with American leaders that are weak and afraid.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
But everything changes when Petey, fed up with his assistant Butler (Poppy Liu), clones himself, and out pops an adorable orange kitten, Li’l Petey (Lucas Hopkins Calderon).
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fed up
Adjective
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In the skincare world, the best retinol serums are put on a pedestal, touted for their ability to breathe new life into tired, aging skin.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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Research has also found long-term exposure can result in anemia, which can leave patients feeling weak and tired; a low white blood cell count, which debilitates the immune system; and a low platelet count, which leads to excessive bleeding and bruising.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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De Niro looks bored and Bassett has been asked to do little more than appear serious and concerned in a few scenes.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Afterward, the female looked bored, and then, perking up at the grunts of nearby warthogs, hungry.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
airmail.news,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Are Americans truly sick and tired of their healthcare system?—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a bit, and after a successful defense, Dr. Allen is somehow not sick and tired of robots and answered a bunch of our questions about quadrotors, swords, and why mixing them is such a great idea.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 May 2016
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“Fed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fed%20up. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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