as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
keeping up with twin toddlers wears me out
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Recent Examples of wear out
Doing so, however, increases the strain on the adjacent substations, wearing out their components at a faster rate.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2024
After two years, the battery life and flash is only slightly worn out, but otherwise, the camera still functions exactly as new.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
Not rotating cushions can lead to uneven use patterns—especially around the center of chairs or the edges of sofas—which can then make cushions look saggy, sloppy, or worn out.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
Trump has worn out podcast microphones in recent months, joining the All In podcast, Lex Fridman, Theo Von and Logan Paul, part of an apparent effort to win over young men in particular.
—Neal Rothschild, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2024
After two years, the battery life and flash is only slightly worn out, but otherwise, the camera still functions exactly as new.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
Not rotating cushions can lead to uneven use patterns—especially around the center of chairs or the edges of sofas—which can then make cushions look saggy, sloppy, or worn out.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
Trump has worn out podcast microphones in recent months, joining the All In podcast, Lex Fridman, Theo Von and Logan Paul, part of an apparent effort to win over young men in particular.
—Neal Rothschild, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wear out
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Here, the blurring is visual: Sometimes Leonard floats into the past looking like Gere, who wears the character without a shred of self-protection as the lens gawks at his raw skin.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Besides being favorites among consumers while they’re being worn, Cotton Incorporated’s Jennifer Lukowiak, director of supply chain marketing, says consumers also appreciate that as a natural fiber, cotton is inherently circular and biodegradable.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Since the war began, Israeli strikes have killed around 700 people tasked with protecting the trucks, according to local officials.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Only Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer supported by the Spanish crown, had led a circumnavigation of the globe before, although he was killed in the Philippines in 1521, and only his crew completed the journey.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Despite playing both ways this fall, Hunter doesn't seem to tire, maintaining his effectiveness throughout games.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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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
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The company’s demand for talent likely exceeded these annual totals, but Congress has set a yearly limit on H-1B petitions that employers have exhausted for the past two decades.Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the 1790s, after about a decade of loyal service, many members of the corps were physically exhausted by the demands of their duties.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gabriel stood awkwardly between the door and the back of a sofa, facing Thornton, and his calm drained away.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Keep in mind that this gearing will drain the battery more than when driven at slower city speeds.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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Long-term solutions require working with your employees to identify why they are burnt out.Michael Hudson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Young people are seemingly too busy, too burnt out or too broke to bother.Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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