as in fatigue
a complete depletion of energy or strength
with all of the work and activity that the holiday season brings, the working couple was on the point of exhaustion
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Recent Examples of exhaustion
My guide, Rafael, was filled with knowledge of Tinajani Canyon’s history, and was an adventurous yet patient leader on the hikes, helping to push me through some altitude-induced exhaustion to reach views that will stay with me for a lifetime.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Similarly, research has established that there are negative effects associated with reading certain comments, as well as exhaustion for those people who are in charge of sifting through comments.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
When John begins spitting out his food, his mother, Heather (Shirley Henderson), worn down by exhaustion and anger, banishes him from the dinner table—the first in an unceasing series of maternal rejections.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Sepideh Moafi is incredible in this scene, perfectly hitting every note of the anger, fear, and exhaustion Al-Hashimi is feeling.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Similarly, research has established that there are negative effects associated with reading certain comments, as well as exhaustion for those people who are in charge of sifting through comments.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
When John begins spitting out his food, his mother, Heather (Shirley Henderson), worn down by exhaustion and anger, banishes him from the dinner table—the first in an unceasing series of maternal rejections.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Sepideh Moafi is incredible in this scene, perfectly hitting every note of the anger, fear, and exhaustion Al-Hashimi is feeling.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exhaustion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhaustion
Noun
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Zepbound, manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly, advertises common side effects on its website that include hair loss, nausea and vomiting, fatigue and more.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Even with fatigue and that huge European tie looming, Forest could get something.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The episode ends with Teddy getting a voicemail from Owen and overhearing a bridge collapse and car crash that may be fatal.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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An epic collapse in Game 3 put them on the back foot.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Exhaustion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaustion. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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