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as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
I am just too weary to do any more work tonight
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as in bored
having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
I am totally weary of this constant bickering
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as in tiring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a weary march through a lot of boring facts and figures
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as in to bore
to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous
these constant complaints are really wearying me
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
a whole day of hard physical labor had thoroughly wearied her
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Recent Examples of weary
Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Yet while Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim period may have steadied the ship, Amorim’s approach to sailing across choppy waters has led to weary sighs at Old Trafford and beyond.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The later chronology, meanwhile, is sometimes blurred by the wearying cyclical repetition of addiction itself.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Needless to say, it’s been a week like no other for the low-key Brooklynite, who sounded pretty Zen about the situation, albeit a little weary Thursday night.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Yet while Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim period may have steadied the ship, Amorim’s approach to sailing across choppy waters has led to weary sighs at Old Trafford and beyond.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
But wearied by a turbulent couple of years that saw points deductions, relegation battles and near-constant speculation over the future of the club, the 53-year-old made clear his view that his methods were no longer having the same impact.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The later chronology, meanwhile, is sometimes blurred by the wearying cyclical repetition of addiction itself.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weary
Adjective
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The gel coating around the pads provides a nonabrasive experience that helps lift up tired skin.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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In their best offensive performance of the season against an admittedly tired and overmatched opponent, the Warriors had season highs in points and assists (42) and committed only 13 turnovers.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The standard heartwarming and humorous animal story unfolds as the penguin — eventually named Juan Salvador — forces Tom out of his grumpy, bored existence.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Though structure has its place, allowing your kids to be bored and to take ownership of their time from an early age is one of the best ways to foster independence and creativity.—
Theo Wolf, Contributor,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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While squatting is a relatively rare problem at the national level, the issue has gotten more attention over the past year—and can be extremely tiring and stressful for property owners.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Kraft likes taking big swings, but after tiring of Belichick’s autocratic approach, his priority for the 2024 season was simply regaining control of his franchise.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Personalized Learning Traditional classrooms often cater to the average, leaving some students bored and others struggling to keep up.—
MacKenzie Price,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Generally the right half of North America, but during the winter, H. mustelina heads south to bore the hell out of Mexico and Central America.—
Matt Kracht,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, with the next solar eclipse in North America not until 2029, all eyes will be on the sun—protected by solar eclipse glasses, which must be worn at all times for this event.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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According to the Connecticut chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations, the students were targeted for wearing hijabs.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Across industries, burnout and disengagement have become the defining crises of the modern workforce, leaving leaders and employees alike wondering: why is everyone so exhausted?—
Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer,
TIME,
25 Mar. 2025
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While primarily measured in his actions, Cromwell is outwardly exhausted.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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Transform boring tasks into challenges with stakes, rewards, and achievements.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Broberg’s heartbreaking overtime winner Some overtimes are boring, with teams methodically regrouping.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Sophomore Madison Booker can match Hidalgo and Miles shot-for-shot, and Texas’ defensive pressure frequently tires opponents.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The lack of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood from poor circulation can cause the muscles to tire sooner and can create feelings of exhaustion.—
Jane Kim,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Weary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weary. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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