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as in exhausted
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
I'm usually tired after a long day of working in the yard
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as in bored
having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
I'm sick and tired of your antics
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as in stereotyped
used or heard so often as to be dull
such tired phrases won't hold your reader's interest
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as in weakened
to diminish the physical strength of
I don't want our walk to tire you too much
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as in wearied
to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous
this long dry lecture will tire the audience if you don't insert some jokes into it
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as in wore
to use up all the physical energy of
this pentathlon will tire all but the hardiest athletes
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Recent Examples of tired
Julia Ries, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
Establishing a consistent routine, providing a cozy sleeping area, and giving dogs plenty of opportunities to exercise and get tired throughout the day are a must for their sleep health.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Since 2020, downloads for dating apps including Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble have been on the decline due to tired and dissatisfied users.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
Proud parents who have sacrificed so much, tired and eager to get home.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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But after having the same tired argument over and over again with no improvements to show for it, Amy decided to call it quits with a text.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
Establishing a consistent routine, providing a cozy sleeping area, and giving dogs plenty of opportunities to exercise and get tired throughout the day are a must for their sleep health.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Since 2020, downloads for dating apps including Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble have been on the decline due to tired and dissatisfied users.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
Proud parents who have sacrificed so much, tired and eager to get home.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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That’s why an exhausted Gustavsson was slow to embrace his teammates after the final horn sounded.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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King Charles cant get involved in Prince Harrys security woes: author Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of ‘My Mother and I,’ explains why the monarch is too exhausted to deal with his younger son’s ongoing court battle.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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That could be because buyers are bored with Tesla's aging lineup and opting for newer launches from other brands.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025
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This way kids are presumably less bored, and the staff gets to know your likes and dislikes.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
28 Jan. 2025
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Tragedies can be examined by those outside of its sphere of destruction, but the groundswell of feeling from Mexican viewers and critics is that there was little or no care taken to understand the cultural grief beyond stereotyped spectacle.—
Lucy Ford,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Founded by artists who grew up in Maryvale, Salcido said the purpose of Labor is to be the bridge that shows the artistic capacity and potential of Maryvale because the neighborhood is too often stereotyped, underrepresented and ignored.—
David Ulloa Jr,
The Arizona Republic,
6 Dec. 2024
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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For my company, that means being both a refuge for weary DEI professionals and a launchpad for those ready to step into their next great act.—
Dria James,
refinery29.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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One weary buyer confided in Parrish, cried on his shoulder.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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And in one case, a person got it from handling sick and or dead birds in a backyard flock.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Dairy farmers with infected herds reported large die-offs of wild birds near their farms before their cows got sick, according to the USDA.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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While the emphasis on ESG has softened, the focus on sustainable, scalable growth remains a guiding principle.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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McDermott has softened on those decisions recently.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Which is a nauseatingly hackneyed and clichéd — not to mention stupefyingly reductive — type of statement to make about any kind of art or entertainment, of course.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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Good news is bad news for investors, as the hackneyed phrase goes.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Tired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tired. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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