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noun

Synonym Chooser

How is the word jade distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of jade are exhaust, fatigue, tire, and weary. While all these words mean "to make or become unable or unwilling to continue," jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness.

appetites jaded by overindulgence

When can exhaust be used instead of jade?

In some situations, the words exhaust and jade are roughly equivalent. However, exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion.

shoveling snow exhausted him

Where would fatigue be a reasonable alternative to jade?

Although the words fatigue and jade have much in common, fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort.

fatigued by the day's chores

When might tire be a better fit than jade?

The meanings of tire and jade largely overlap; however, tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience.

the long ride tired us out

In what contexts can weary take the place of jade?

While the synonyms weary and jade are close in meaning, weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing.

wearied of the constant arguing

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of jade
Verb
The truth is Independence Day can feel be tough for Americans who have felt unwelcome in the U.S. or jaded by its politics, though experts say there is room for personal growth in such discomfort. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024 When even the most hardened political observers are becoming jaded, Martin, who does have her cynical days, is fascinated by the intricacies of power. Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
Noun
These rituals required fasting, animal sacrifices and offerings of precious goods like jade and silk in order to appease the gods and secure their blessings. Livia Hengel, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 The site was first discovered in 1929 by a farmer who came across jade and stone artifacts while repairing a sewage ditch, according to Live Science. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jade 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jade
Verb
  • Fires charred their bark, droughts forced them to ration water, and invasive beetles — some brought to Southern California via firewood — bored into them.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Known for their intelligence and trainability, vizslas require ample exercise and mental stimulation to thrive, and tend to display destructive habits if bored at home.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • How To Serve Boiled Corn on the Cob Corn on the cob purists will just add a little salt and butter and call it a day.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2024
  • Cut kernels from cobs, keeping ribs of kernels intact as much as possible to yield about 2 cups.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Venus is the planet of love and beauty, and as of Dec. 7, the cosmic coquette is cruising through the eccentric and rebellious sign of Aquarius, glimmering and brilliant like a dazzling supernova.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Ruffle Mini Dress This flouncy dress samples the trendy coquette aesthetic with its sweetheart neckline, sheer sleeves, ruffly details, and all-over floral.
    Miles Walls, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Despite playing both ways this fall, Hunter doesn't seem to tire, maintaining his effectiveness throughout games.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Neither man seemed to tire much as the rigorous fight went five rounds, but Yan never appeared to show any wilt.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • That hard business decision leads to a call with Travis Wheatley (played by series creator Taylor Sheridan), who's overseeing the ranch's show steeds in Texas.
    EW.com, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • There were Toyota Tacoma ads that positioned the truck as a trusty steed for serious adventurers.
    Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Not only did diners want to enjoy her singing in the cabaret, no doubt many could not resist coming to see for themselves the soubrette who had inspired such fury in the late George VI.
    Olivia Williams, Town & Country, 1 June 2021
  • That show featured a song called 'The Yama Yama Man,’ in which chorus girls cavorted in Yama Yama suits while a soubrette sang about the creepy Yama Yama Man.
    Bulletin Board, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2017
Verb
  • The later chronology, meanwhile, is sometimes blurred by the wearying cyclical repetition of addiction itself.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The sketch seemed to be SNL’s attempt to balance the cold open’s levity with a more biting tone about the wearying stakes of deciding the nation’s leadership.
    Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Last year, an ancient, still-active volcano was found off the Canadian coast, covered in millions of giant eggs laid by Pacific white skates (a hauntingly beautiful cartilaginous fish that looks like a stingray).
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Forward Klim Kostin was reportedly hit with a shot during the Sharks’ morning skate, forcing him to leave the ice in discomfort.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024

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“Jade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jade. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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