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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
Once solved, the box summons the Cenobites, sadomasochistic beings from a dimension of pain and suffering who are all too happy to show jaded mortals an agonizing good time. Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024 The policy platform was shared on Harris’ social media platforms and to the website, but Fritz doesn’t believe Black men who are already jaded are checking those spaces. Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
Black jade in particular was selected due to its low impact. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 This cooling jade roller is the number one facial roller at Amazon. Cai Cramer, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jade 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jade
Verb
  • In a departure from the norm, Trump forwent a smile and instead bore a similar expression to his historic 2023 mug shot, which loyal MAGA followers later embraced as the symbol of a man who could not be taken down easily.
    Kyler Alvord, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The play on the field is boring with lots of strikeouts.
    Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • To freeze kernels of corn, remove the corn kernels from the cob.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
  • 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
Noun
  • Swim Week solidified the coquette swim trend as one to watch for the next couple of summers.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 4 June 2024
  • The coquette trend is here to stay, according to Taylor Swift.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • Once all that sightseeing has tired you out, Patria Palace is the ideal place to recover.
    Nick Hendry, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Things got slightly more alarming as the game went on and the midfield engines began to tire, particularly as a flurry of late attacks almost saw the hosts nick all three points.
    Thom Harris, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • From her dramatic entrance atop a Lipizzaner steed, replete in a white cowboy hat and knee-high boots, the 43-year-year-old immersed the crowd in her unique brand of country.
    Mike Wass, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
  • 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
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
  • But this is a fanbase — and perhaps a team — wearied by near-misses.
    James McNicholas, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • His name was Michael Jackson, a fact that seemed to weary him greatly.
    Blair Braverman, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But despite missing that practice, the Canadiens still did not hold a morning skate in Dallas on Thursday, and Suzuki was in on that decision.
    Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
  • After the game, fans can lace up their skates and join Mavericks players on the ice for a postgame skate.
    Ben DeLaForest, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025

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“Jade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jade. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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