as in exhausted
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
tuckered out after a long day of playing tennis
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as in wore
to use up all the physical energy of
we're hoping that the mountain bike ride will tucker the kids out so they'll sleep well tonight
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuckered (out)
Adjective
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In an interview with CNN from her home in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Hassanein appeared frail and exhausted.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025 -
But falling into a hire for reasons of comfort alone is going to be tough to sell for a franchise that’s exhausted by the comfortable status quo.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Proud parents who have sacrificed so much, tired and eager to get home.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Soto said this can pose safety issues when workers become tired after working eight hour shifts back to back.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But in the last few years, an explosion of warehouse development has wiped out farmland and open space.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2023
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Tens of billions of dollars in value has been wiped out, including during the days when the company was soliciting bids for its offering, the largest of its kind in India.—
Alex Travelli,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The first movie tapped out with $86.1 million but became a sleeper hit on home entertainment, while the sequel ended its run with $174.3 million.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2023
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For example, the March 12 episode features Graves and three other male survivalists who tapped out -- that is, left early before the 21-day challenge concluded -- in earlier appearances.—
kturnqui,
oregonlive,
10 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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Over the next few weeks, Dani grew increasingly weary.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Other standout treatments include the Alpine Muscle Relief massage, which helps weary bodies recover after an exerting day, and the Spirit of the Mountains, which incorporates massage and a warm herbal poultice of lemongrass, kaffir lime and sweet basil.—
Linnea Covington,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Amanda Seyfried will star in the series which follows a beat cop working as the opioid crisis grips the streets of Philadelphia.—
Lucy Ford,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
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Palo Alto Networks Strong Performance And Prospects On November 20, Palo Alto Networks reported beat expectations, raised guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split effective December 13, Investopedia reported.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Two teens were busted after cameras caught them swiping a subway car from a layup track in Queens in September.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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What to know about youngest White House press secretary Federal student loans, Pell Grants not tied up in funding pause, but will be reviewed Indiana man pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 riot is shot and killed by deputy during arrest A house party with over 100 teens is busted.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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