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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jade
Verb
Even his rapport with Tye Sheridan and Jurnee Smollett — playing, respectively, a deputy who becomes Husk’s way in to the case and a fellow jaded Fed — has a give-and-take that makes this reactive characters seems richer. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024 Even for those who had been jaded by the decades of postseason failure, last year appeared to be a glimmer of hope. Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
Noun
Several items, including guns, a safe and jade figurines were stolen from the home on the night of Maggie’s death, federal investigators said. Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2024 Its handcrafted black nephrite jade hero tool, which lends a sculpted touch to visages and vanities alike. Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jade 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jade
Verb
  • The dark satire, set on a long-haul flight between England and Australia where the entertainment system fails and passengers are forced to face the horror of being bored, will shoot in the Hungarian capital over a 70-day period from January to May 2025.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Fortunately, Brian and I are boring DMers—no trash-talking Tim (who is lovely!), or anyone else for that matter.
    Andrew Couts, WIRED, 27 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
  • This steed is horsin' around at Russell's Western Wear & Cowboy Boots off North Dale Mabry Highway.
    Kathryn Varn, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Mike Myers will reprise his role as the titular ogre, while Cameron Diaz is returning as his wife Fiona, and Eddie Murphy will once again serve as their noble steed, Donkey.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 July 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
  • The proud father said that Spencer had been inspired to start skating just a few years ago after seeing Nathan Chen skate in the Olympics — and Spencer's success in the sport was near-instant.
    Alex Apatoff, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Snowshoe rentals, as well as Nordic classic and skate gear, are available on-site.
    Shauna Farnell, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025

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“Jade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jade. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.

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